Giro d'Italia GC analysis: Ayuso makes big psychological step in overall fight against Roglic, with race still wide open

"“It wasn't just a big step up for him, but also marked an important sign for this Giro, with the stage the Spaniard won being very much a 'Roglič day' on paper.”"

"“Ayuso put it all together to net that maiden win. It wasn't just a big step up for him, but also marked an important sign for this Giro.”"

"“Perhaps it could mean a changing of the guard and takeover of the young man from the old, but Roglič did remind everyone post-stage 7 that he's 'not so young'.”"

"“The analysis of the time trial showed us the context of Roglič, a five-time Grand Tour winner, and the challenge ahead for the much younger Ayuso.”"

The article highlights the rivalry between seasoned cyclist Primož Roglič and the younger Juan Ayuso during the Giro d'Italia. Roglič, a five-time Grand Tour champion, initially took the lead in the time trial but Ayuso made a comeback to win stage 7, marking his first Grand Tour victory. This achievement indicates Ayuso's potential to challenge Roglič’s dominance in the sport. The setting at Tagliacozzo featured a profile that theoretically favored Roglič, yet Ayuso's strategic execution resulted in a decisive win, alluding to a promising future for the young cyclist.

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