‘Never just one contender’ – Tadej Pogacar expects Geraint Thomas, Ben O’Connor to rival him for pink at Giro d’Italia

Tadej Pogacar insists he is “not the only favourite” at the 2024 Giro d’Italia but dreams of finishing “in pink, happy and healthy in Rome.” The Slovenian is the frontrunner to claim the first Grand Tour of the season after several rivals suffered injuries, but he named the likes of Geriant Thomas, Romain Bardet and Ben O’Connor as potential rivals in an interview with Eurosport.