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Dogs & goats can't stop Pedersen regaining pink at Giro

Mats Pedersen is back in pink at the Giro d'Italia while Australia's hopes avoided any more mishaps on the roads as the race bade farewell to Albania.

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'Just watch out for the goats' – Animal jumps at Dion Smith's wheel at Giro d'Italia in Albania, forces him into evasive action- video

'I have to watch the replay, you know, it all happened so fast. I was sort of just focusing on staying on my bike' says Kiwi at finish in Vlorë

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Giro d'Italia rider almost wiped out by goat: 'Albania's great – just watch out for the goats!'

Dion Smith of Intermarché-Wanty confirmed it was the first time that a goat had tried to knock him off his bike.

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Albanians Vote In Election Seen As Key Test Of EU Path

Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.

International Business Times

Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen blazes to sprint victory on stage 3 and reclaims maglia rosa

Corbin Strong second and Orluis Aular third in final Albanian stage of the Grand Départ

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Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe.

Euronews

Albania’s PM tries for fourth term with promise of joining Europe

This election cycle sees 2,046 candidates from 11 political groups

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As it happened: Points jersey reclaims pink with Giro d'Italia stage 3 victory

Mads Pedersen put in a brutally strong sprint to hold off his rivals after an extremely difficult stage in Albania

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Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term

A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.

Al Jazeera

Albania election a litmus test for EU accession amid deep divides

Albanians head to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections seen as crucial to gauging the country's democratic development, and its progress towards its goal of a European future.

Radio France Internationale

'Irregular sprint' lands best young rider Francesco Busatto first yellow card of Giro d'Italia, but he retains white jersey

Italian punished for 'blow from the elbow and blow from the head two times during the sprint', according to jury report

Cycling News

Britons increasingly swapping Med’s busy hotspots for ‘destination dupes’

TikTok trend is inspiring tourists to seek out cheaper locations such as Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Guardian - UK

'I was getting so bloated I was struggling to breathe properly' – Stomach problems ruin Giro d'Italia debut for Ethan Hayter

British champion struggles around opening day in Albania, with chances for the stage 2 time trial now looking slim

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Giro d'Italia 2025 - Stage 2 time trial start times

Niklas Märkl heads off first for the 13.7-kilometre individual time trial in Tirana, Albania

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Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with Giro d’Italia stage one win in Albania

Mads Pedersen triumphs in Tirana to pull on the maglia rosa for the first time

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Pedersen takes leader's pink jersey in Giro opener

Mats Pedersen took the leader's pink jersey, winning the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia in Albania, but Aussie star Jay Vine suffered a crash.

The Independent UK

Who is leading the Giro d’Italia? Maglia rosa and general classification standings

Veteran Diego Ulissi is in the leader’s pink jersey after stage eight

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen edges Wout van Aert to win stage 1 and claim first pink jersey

Movistar's Orluis Aular third in bunch sprint finish on opening Albanian stage

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Belgium? AlUla? Abu Dhabi? Where will the Giro d'Italia head next after Albanian start?

'We would be very happy to come back to Belgium' says RCS Sport managing director Paolo Bellino

The Independent UK

Giro d’Italia LIVE: Mads Pedersen takes pink for first time with stage one win in Albania

Mads Pedersen triumphs in Tirana to pull on the maglia rosa for the first time

Cycling Weekly

Why is the Vuelta a España starting in Italy? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour starts

It's not the first time the Giro has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last

Tom’s Guide

How to watch the Giro d'Italia 2025: live stream the UCI World Tour stage race online

With no Pogacar, the race for the Maglia Rosa will be wide open this year. Here’s how to watch the UCI World Tour stage race online, including start times, platforms

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A very different Giro d'Italia - How will the absence of Tadej Pogačar shape this year's race?

No Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard makes for a wide-open, dynamic Italian Grand Tour

Cycling News

'You go to races with multiple leaders' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe confirms Giro d'Italia team determined to seize the maglia rosa

Two Giro winners and last year's runner-up amongst strong team heading to Albania

The Independent UK

Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

The Italian grand tour begins in Albania on 9 May

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