Biniam Girmay not the only rider to struggle with high-flying corks at the Giro d’Italia
Mathieu van der Poel was also struck on the face with a cork after winning stage 1: ‘It's quite dangerous.’
Mathieu van der Poel was also struck on the face with a cork after winning stage 1: ‘It's quite dangerous.’
Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert vows to keep fighting despite losing history-maker Girmay to freak post-stage eye injury.
Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert officials confirm Girmay will not race as a precautionary move after cork strikes eye in post-stage celebration.
Belgian team’s director Valerio Piva says the Eritrean’s victory is huge for him, for his team, for African cycling, and for the sport.
Watch the chaotic, exciting, and history-making sprint finale.
Historic stage-winner missed a post-stage press conference after a cork struck his eye while celebrating on the podium, officials said.
Van der Poel sat up before the line and gave Girmay the ‘thumbs-up’ sign.
Eritrean ace goes toe-to-toe with Mathieu van der Poel to score a fifth top-5 in stunning grand tour debut.
Australian sprinter ace rues 'perfect opportunity' for the pink jersey that was dashed after he clipped a wheel and crashed heavily.
The Eritrean sprinter finished second to Mathieu van der Poel on the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia.
Eritrean sprinter is looking for stage victories as Domenico Pozzovivo aims to get back into the GC top-10.
GC chasers, climbing sensations and wingmen-de-luxe are among the five young debutants that could dazzle in this year's Giro.
From Mark Cavendish to Biniam Girmay, there are some big sprint stars heading to the Giro d'Italia.
Eritrean ace commits to huge long-term contract after blazing trail through spring and winning Gent-Wevelgem.
"I don't like to be the famous guy," Biniam Girmay said after winning Gent-Wevelgem. Well, he's famous now.
The Eritrean is still getting used to the increased media attention but says he'll stay the same person after history-making Gent-Wevelgem win.
From the significance of Girmay's glory to Quick-Step's hard questions and Sagan's form, we take a look at the major talking points from the men's race.
Newmen wheels, a waxed chain, a pro-only integrated bar/stem, and more.
'When I saw 250 meters I didn’t want to wait because if I wait then maybe they can accelerate. I just closed my eyes and kept going,' says Eritrean.
Jumbo-Visma forced to settle for second in Gent-Wevelgem after vigilance from rivals.