'We didn't want the leader's jersey' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe say loss of Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia lead was intentional

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's strategy during the Giro d'Italia stage 8 involved a calculated approach to manage threats while permitting a breakaway. As Primoz Roglič dropped to third, the team emphasized the importance of controlling potential GC threats like Romain Bardet, who could threaten Roglič's overall position. Sports director Christian Pömer revealed that the plan was to let a smaller group without dangerous GC riders escape, a lesson learned from previous experiences. The team's execution reflects their understanding of the stage's challenges and the need to balance aggression with caution in their tactics.

"The reality is the plan this morning in the bus was for a small group with no real GC contenders in it to move ahead on the road for the entire stage."

"We knew it would be a hard one to control, and actually, this is exactly what happened. It was a monster stage."

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