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#uci

I think it's definitely an interesting place that US cycling is in. But yeah, I mean, just look at the results at the highest level, something's working.

We had a lot of goals, number one was to win the GC. Number two was to win the race, number three was team GC. QOM was our next goal too, and we got that one too so we're happy," Stephens told organisers at the finish on Tuesday.

The UCI's decision to invite a 23rd team to Grand Tours supports second division teams and enhances competition in cycling's premier events.

"The UCI, Swiss Cycling, and the Local Organising Committee Zurich 2024 have agreed on this approach, continuing the event in line with the family's wishes."