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Sam Bennett stepping up ‘another level’ as he makes his Giro d’Italia debut

Irish sprinter Sam Bennett eyes a maiden Grand Tour stage win at the Giro d'Italia this May, after taking his first WorldTour victory at Paris-Nice earlier this yearParis-Nice 2017 - 07/03/2017 - Etape 3 - Chablis / Chalon-sur-Saône (190km) - Sam BENNETT (BORA - HANSGROHE) - Vainqueur de la 3ème étapeIrish sprinter Sam Bennett eyes a maiden Grand Tour stage win at the Giro d'Italia this May, after taking his first WorldTour victory at Paris-Nice earlier this year

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Vincenzo Nibali: ‘I’m in better form than last year, but Nairo Quintana is still the Giro d’Italia favourite’

Defending champion says he's not the favourite for the Giro, despite being in better form than last year.25 February 2017 3rd Abu Dhabi Tour Stage 03 : Al Ain - Jebel Hafeet NIBALI Vincenzo (ITA) Bahrain - Merida Photo : Yuzuru SUNADADefending Giro d'Italia champion Vincenzo Nibali has said that he is in better form than last year, but still tips Nairo Quintana as the pre-race favourite.

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Two riders out of Giro d’Italia after failing dope tests

Stefano Pirazzi and Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani-CSF test positive for growth hormone at the end of April. Whole team now faces suspensionStefano Pirazzi (left) and Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani-CSF. Photos: SunadaStefano Pirazzi and Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani-CSF test positive for growth hormone at the end of April. Whole team now faces suspension

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