Why Steven Kruijswijk could be the rider to upset the big Giro d’Italia favourites

The Dutchman reflects on the disastrous crash that cost him Giro victory last year, and says he's determined to make amends

Steven Kruijswijk on stage 16 of the 2016 Giro d'Italia

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

The sun's rays cut easily through the thin air in Tenerife where Steven Kruijswijk (LottoNL-Jumbo) prepares to win the 2017 Giro d'Italia.

The fair-skinned ginger Dutchman keeps a bottle of SPF 50 sun block in his back pocket and when he breaks from his altitude training, sprays more on his exposed legs, arms and face. After coming close to winning the 2016 edition of the Italian Grand Tour, he minds every detail during this crucial build up period.

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