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Dani Ostanek

'He's a proper warrior' – Thymen Arensman looking to 'steal experience' from Egan Bernal as he emerges as Netcompany Ineos' GC favourite at Giro d'Italia

CORNO ALLE SCALE, ITALY - MAY 17: Thymen Arensman of Netherlands and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team crosses the finish line during the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 9 a 184km stage from Cervia to Corno alle Scale 1469m / #UCIWT / on May 17, 2026 in Corno alle Scale, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Netcompany Ineos came into this year's Giro d'Italia with two co-leaders in the shape of former winner Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman, but it looks as though the road has already decided their primary leader after the first nine days.

Following an early struggle on stage 4 in Cosenza, Bernal has shed major time on both summit finishes of Blockhaus and Corno alle Scale so far, leaving him in 15th, 6:49 off the race lead.

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