Eddie Dunbar solid in opening time-trial of Giro d’Italia

Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel takes the opening stage ahead of Italian Filippo Ganna

Belgian Remco Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step in action during the first stage of the 2023 Giro d'Italia, an individual time-trial from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. Photograph: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Belgian Remco Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step in action during the first stage of the 2023 Giro d'Italia, an individual time-trial from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. Photograph: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
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Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes is a contributor to The Irish Times writing about cycling