"We should just ask him if he’s happy with it": Giulio Ciccone confused by Einer Rubio's actions

Despite having dropped out of the general classification at this year's Giro d'Italia (on purpose), Giulio Ciccone continues to be in the center of attention. On stage 19, Ciccone joined his already fifth breakaway of this Giro. His goal was clear; to move into the Maglia Azzurra, ideally with enough of a lead over GC leader Jonas Vingegaard that he cannot be passed on the race's final mountain stage with double ascent of Piancavallo.

"We should just ask him if he’s happy with it": Giulio Ciccone confused by Einer Rubio's actions. Despite having dropped out of the general classification at this year's Giro d'Italia (on purpose), Giulio Ciccone continues to be in the center of attention. On stage 19, Ciccone joined his already fifth breakaway of this Giro. His goal was clear; to move into the Maglia Azzurra, ideally with enough of a lead over GC leader Jonas Vingegaard that he cannot be passed on the race's final mountain stage with double ascent of Piancavallo. "I am happy with this stage," the Lidl-Trek rider told Cycling Pro Net at the finish line. "It really hurt a lot; it was full throttle from start to finish. I think we had a plan as a team and we rode a great stage. Yes, we finished second and third. Maybe we can be a little bit disappointed that we missed out o...