Nairo Quintana – ‘Perfectly acceptable’ Giro d’Italia leader Tadej Pogačar fights for all stage wins possible

Former Giro d’Italia winner Nairo Quintana has offered a spirited defence of Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates’ quest for as many Giro d’Italia stage victories as possible, saying that while he and Movistar adopted a different strategy when he was dominating in Grand Tours, other tactics are equally valid.

Currently, 31st overall, Quintana indicated pre-race that he would chase stage wins rather than his initial objective of a high GC finish. He is slated to ride in support of teammate Enric Mas at the Vuelta a España later in the year.