Bouwman: I didn't make a mistake. I deserved this victory

Koen Bouwman (Jumbo-Visma) wins stage 19 of the 2022 Giro d'Italia
Koen Bouwman (Jumbo-Visma) wins stage 19 of the 2022 Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

In cycling the winner takes it all but sometimes winning is all about being first into the final corner. Koen Bouwman (Jumbo-Visma) knew that and so made sure he was first into the tight left hand turn in the shadow of Santuario di Castelmonte.

While other riders went straight on and into the deviation area for Giro d'Italia race vehicles, the Jumbo-Visma rider could sprint to the finish line and celebrate his second stage victory. He also won in Potenza on stage 7 after a day in the breakaway.

Stephen Farrand
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Stephen is the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.