‘I missed the moment to go really deep’ – Marlen Reusser refuses to blame bike choice for heavy Giro d’Italia Women mountain time trial loss

Following three days of sprints, the first GC-focussed day at the Giro d’Italia Women brought a huge change in the general standings as Anna van der Breggen rolled back the years to soar into the race lead.

The Dutchwoman’s flying effort on Nevegal saw he make major time on all her maglia rosa rivals, with Marlen Reusser, second on the day, now her closest competitor at 1:04 down.