Zestörer is derived from the German word for "destroyer," and it resonates with Storer’s name. Among English-speaking cyclists and friends, the English variant of Storer’s nickname got adopted.
Dainese was slightly disappointed after the finish, saying: "I hope we can improve the result for the next stages. I am happy, though, that I could secure a top 5 finish after some difficult stages this week."
Following an impressive performance in the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia, during which Michael Storer participated in the breakaway of the day and finished ninth in the stage, the Australian has moved up five positions in the GC, now occupying twelfth place. During the final climb, Prati di Tivo (14.7km, 7.0% avg),