Eugert Zhupa continues to glimpse in international cycling. The Albanian cyclist made a good job at the first stage of Giro d'Italia, though in the end he was ranked 84th.
The 27-year-old born in Rrogozhina, but from years living and compeeting in Italy, is participating for the second consecutive time in Giro d'Italia, were along with Tour de France are the most prestigious cycling rallies in the world.
And the Albanian who competes for the colors of Ulier Triestina, has been in the first 4-th first leading the first 200 km of the first stage, Algero-Olbia, 206 km long, on the Sardinian island terrain.
But experience made the difference. The winner of this stage, the Austrian Pöstlberger triumphed unexpectedly thanks to an explosion at the end of the race.
As for the points ranking, he holds the 4th place, with 28 points accumulated in the first stage, while is second, with 4 points, in the ranking of the mountain./Oculus News