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Derek Gee, the Giro d’Italia and the seconds that count

Derek Gee, the Giro d’Italia and the seconds that count

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How did Derek Gee do it? How did he get into breakaway after breakaway at the recent Giro d’Italia? And what’s next for the Ottawa rider who impressed and entertained throughout his first Grand Tour? In this in-depth interview, Gee analyzes his four second-place stage finishes. He also talks about the feisty young Israel-Premier Tech squad that made it to Rome, the state of his apartment following his arrival from the Giro, telling Thibaut Pinot to cool it, getting slapped in the face, his relationship with mountains and what type of rider he might be able to become.

After Derek Gee’s breakout ride in Italy, how should teams race him?

Derek Gee. Image: Israel-Premier Tech

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