It was a thrilling week of racing at the Giro d'Italia, from a historic stage win for Biniam Girmay to breakaway victory to the first Italian stage win. It came with surprises too, not least of which was a cork straight to Girmay's eye. Caley, Ronan, Jonny, and Shoddy break it all down.

Giro d'Italia: Girmay makes history and the Giro surprises

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Giro d'Italia: Girmay makes history and the Giro surprises

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