‘I’m just enjoying riding my bike every day’ – Cian Uijtdebroeks channels inner happiness to target Giro d’Italia top five

Nine stages into the 2024 Giro d’Italia, after the early mountain stages, the gravel stage and the time trial, Cian Uijtdebroeks is still smiling. 

The 21-year-old Belgian has survived the first block of racing, is fifth overall behind Tadej Pogačar, leads the best young rider competition and is wearing the white jersey. He has plenty to smile about.