George Bennett on the climb of Monte Zoncolan. Photo / GettyKiwi cyclist George Bennett has missed out on a golden opportunity to take victory atop one of world cycling's most famous mountains. Bennett was part of the breakaway which contested the stage victory, with only one team – Astana – particularly interested in chasing in the peloton. "Unfortunately I didn't have the legs to compete for the stage victory", Bennett said. "We had a clear plan and that was to go for the stage win with George or Koen [Bouwman]", Jumbo-Visma sports director Arthur van Dongen added.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 23, 2021 06:33 UTC