Cycling News — Eddie Dunbar

Dunbar's Second Vuelta Stage Win Makes it 5 for Giant!

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Dunbar's Second Vuelta Stage Win Makes it 5 for Giant!

Monday, September 9, 2024 Irish rider Eddie Dunbar soloed to a second stage victory at the Vuelta a España over the weekend, bringing the total number of stage wins taken aboard Giant bicycles to five out of 21, more than any other bike brand. In a thrilling finale on the brutally steep gradients of the Picón Blanco, the final summit finish of this year’s final Grand Tour, the Team Jayco AlUla rider attacked from a powerful group of GC favorites with just under 5km remaining and quickly opened a substantial 15-second gap. Piloting his Propel Advanced SL bike with a CADEX Max 40...

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Dunbar Takes Stage win at Vuelta a España!

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Dunbar Takes Stage win at Vuelta a España!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Irish rider Eddie Dunbar of Team Jayco AlUla took an emotional victory on Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España. Attacking from a group of 14 riders with 650 meters remaining, Dunbar piloted his Propel Advanced SL equipped with a CADEX Max 40 WheelSystem to victory, two seconds ahead of the chasing group. It was the first victory for Dunbar at the WorldTour level, and his fourth win in seven years racing as a professional. Upon crossing the line, Dunbar was immediately congratulated by teammate Filippo Zana, who was also in the front group. Dunbar was on the verge of...

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