Ronan McLaughlin shatters Mizen to Malin record, covering 568-kilometre distance in 15 hours, 30 minutes
Wednesday’s stage will be a crucial one for the general classification, taking the riders 119 kilometres from Morbegno to the top of the Passo dello Stelvio climb. At 2,757 metres above sea level, altitude will be a significant factor in the result.
The Giro Next Gen is the under-23 version of the Giro d’Italia and one of the most important races of the year for riders in that age group. Rafferty is just 19 years of age and in his second year out of the junior ranks.
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