'I'm learning to embrace the inherent risk of road racing' - Mountain biker Alan Hatherly continues fast track WorldTour transformation at Tirreno-Adriatico

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South African Alan Hatherly, primarily a mountain biker, continued his impressive WorldTour transformation at Tirreno-Adriatico, securing a 13th place finish. This strong performance in Italy significantly bolsters his prospects for a Grand Tour debut, potentially at the upcoming Giro d'Italia, marking a rapid adaptation to road racing's unique demands. Hatherly's success highlights the increasing cross-discipline talent emerging in professional cycling. It seems some riders are finding the road less traveled, or at least, the road less bumpy, quite agreeable.