Derek Gee of Israel-Premier Tech finished stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia behind rivals Del Toro and Carapaz, losing 26 seconds but remaining a key contender. Del Toro's explosive climb attack secured his win, with Gee acknowledging his strength, stating the rapid pace at the finish left little chance to respond. Although Gee encountered challenges—particularly being less suited to shorter bursts—he expressed confidence looking ahead to the subsequent stages, hinting at strategic opportunities in the coming days of the race.
"They were so explosive in the last couple hundred metres, [Del Toro] and Carapaz got the gap and there was just not enough time to close it."
"Kudos for that move, it was a really good move, because they got the separation and then it was just so fast to the finish."
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