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Saturday, 11 July 2026 · Pro Cycling · Aggregated Live
Headlines · 11 Jul 2026 · 4h ago

Girmay responds to sprint stage criticism with Pogacar comparison

Biniam Girmay has defended sprint stages against criticism by comparing them favorably to long solo efforts on mountain stages. Girmay used the example of a 40km solo mountain ride to illustrate his point about the relative entertainment value of different stage types. His comments appear to be a response to ongoing debate about the role of sprint finishes in professional cycling.

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