Welcome to our Giro rest day newsletter! An incredible week of strong stage results and five days in the Maglia Rosa; check out our documentary from the opening week, Follow The Stripes | Giro d'Italia: Episode 2. Plus, we wrap-up that racing action and share some of our favourite content from the week.

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Click through via the button below to see how Team DSM managed that first magical week in pink, in the latest episode of Follow The Stripes: Giro d'Italia series, on our Youtube channel.

With strong showings in the opening stages and being in the race every day, before a remarkable and fighting ride saw Andreas Leknessund take the pink jersey, recap what was a successful opening week at the Giro d'Italia for Team DSM by clicking through below.