Pinot breaks through in Italy

Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) and his third-place trophy.

Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) and his third-place trophy. (Image credit: Sirotti)

At only 21 years of age, Thibaut Pinot has been building up solid results in the pro peloton this season. The French climber, a neo pro riding for FDJ, is currently leading the Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda Bergamasca after winning its first stage in Castione della Presolana on Wednesday.