'The biggest day in our history': Video gives behind-the-scenes look at Mitchelton-Scott's incredible day at the Giro

Including an emotional interview with Esteban Chaves as the stage victory sunk in

Esteban Chaves and SImon Yates celebrate after stage six of the Giro d'Italia

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

If they didn't have two rider in the top three of the general classification, then Mitchelton-Scott might consider leaving the Giro d'Italia now and calling it a roaring success after what Simon Yates described as a "perfect day" on Mount Etna on Thursday.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.