Philippa York analysis: Not much to separate Carapaz and Yates at Giro d'Italia

Simon Yates (Team BikeExchange-Jayco) and Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) at the Giro d'Italia 2022 team presentation
(Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

The Giro d’Italia, because it’s the first Grand Tour of the season, enjoys an almost romantic level of emotional capital. 

Everyone talks about the history, the passion, the scenery and the fans at the side of the road supporting their favoured rider. The tifosi naturally want an Italian winner if possible or a rider on an Italian team if there is nobody else.

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Philippa York

Philippa York is a long-standing Cyclingnews contributor who provides expert racing analysis. As a professional rider, she finished on the podium at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, as well as winning the mountains classification at the 1984 Tour de France.