Luke Plapp, having secured a stage win at the Giro d'Italia, hopes his victory will inspire his Jayco AlUla teammates during the expected breakaway on stage 15 to Asiago. With dominant teams Lidl-Trek and UAE Team Emirates-XRG leading the race, Plapp recognizes the challenge of overcoming their tactical strength. He expresses his desire for collaboration within his team to seize stage opportunities, feeling relieved after his successful outing and looking forward to making the most of the remaining race days.
"There's only been one breakaway day in the Giro so far, there are usually a lot more, so I think everyone has their eye on the stage to Asiago. If you don't have a GC leader or sprinter, it's one of the last chances to win a stage," Plapp explained to Cyclingnews.
"We've got six other guys in the team who'd also love to win a stage. That's what we're focused on. We'll see what stage 15 brings but we're looking for opportunities," he said.
"I'm not feeling too bad. It's a lot easier waking up every morning and racing each day knowing that you've already won a stage. My Giro is already a success, the pressure is kind of off my shoulder, so I'm trying to enjoy the whole race. Anything else that comes my way is a kind of bonus," he added.
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