'This one hurt a little more' – Derek Gee goes even closer at Giro d’Italia

Derek Gee (Israel Premier Tech) in the breakaway on stage 10 at the Giro d'Italia
Derek Gee (Israel Premier Tech) in the breakaway on stage 10 at the Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Getty Images)

Groundhog Day for Derek Gee on stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia. Another long breakaway, another second place and, for good measure, another EF Education-EasyPost rider beating him to the line in Viareggio.

There was, however, considerable difference in the detail. In Fossombrone on Saturday, Ben Healy was already well out of sight by the time Gee took out the sprint for a second place that felt almost like a victory. Losing out to Magnus Cort in the three-up sprint here, on the other hand, had a harsher taste, even if the Dane’s finishing speed brooked little argument.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.