Even if the excitement of the Giro d'Italia may have been somewhat dampened by Tadej Pogacar's dominance, the three-week tour still managed to set many sporting highlights. In addition to Pogacar, the two top sprinters Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier, breakaway riders such as Georg Steinhauser, Andrea Vendrame and Benjamin Thomas were able to distinguish themselves and provide special stories and images. Julian Alaphilippe has also overcome his long period of suffering and, since the Giro, is once again a rider who is good for victories with his spectacular riding style.
Although the weather once again played tricks on the riders on some days, the Alps once again provided magnificent panoramas when it wasn't raining constantly. And finally, there were once again the Tifosi, who dressed up themselves or decorated the route with many works of art.
