Jakob Omrzel clinched the Giro d'Italia Next Gen victory by defeating Luke Tuckwell during the final stage in Pinerolo. Despite controlling much of the race, Tuckwell couldn't keep pace with Omrzel and Jorgen Nordhagen on the crucial climbs. Celebrating his 21st birthday, Tuckwell ultimately finished 12 seconds behind Omrzel after time bonuses, reflecting on his limits and the strength of his team. Despite his disappointment, Tuckwell acknowledged significant personal growth, marking a breakthrough in his competitive trajectory as a rider with General Classification potential.
"I was on my limit, I rode as hard as I could, but I couldn't kick. Up to that moment, it was going well."
"Had you told me one week ago that I'd be second in the Giro NextGen, I would have been happy with it. But now I'm disappointed."
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