'The road to victory is not always immediate' - Anna van der Breggen turns back the years in race against the clock at Giro d’Italia Women mountain time trial

Anna van der Breggen delivered a strong performance in the mountain time trial stage of the Giro d'Italia Women, demonstrating that her competitive edge remains sharp. The race against the clock on a mountain course saw the experienced Dutch cyclist show she can still compete at the highest level, with the quote 'the road to victory is not always immediate' reflecting a patient, determined approach. Her team, SD Worx-Protime, was noted as short-handed yet still defending the maglia rosa heading into the stage.