Michael Valgren (EF Education-Easypost) with the prize for winning stage 17 (Image credit: Getty Images) It's hard to believe that Michael Valgren had never won a Grand Tour stage during his nearly two-decade career in professional cycling, but that all changed when he played the odds in a decisive breakaway and sprinted to the stage 17 victory at the Giro d'Italia in Andalo. Sitting on the roadway just past the finish line, surrounded by journalists, photographers and television cameras, the EF Education-EasyPost rider appeared shocked by his performance as he caught his breath and took in water from his team's soigneur - he almost had no words. The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Kirsten Frattini has been the Editor of Cyclingnews since December 2025, overseeing editorial operations and output across the brand and delivering quality, engaging content.…