Cycling: On Saturday there is an important stage in the Giro d'Italia with the time trial. Can Joao Almeida defend the overall lead? And is Filippo Ganna even beatable?
Velomotion Prognosis: A good day for Filippo Ganna and Joao Almeida
The 34,1 kilometer individual time trial starts tomorrow in Conegliano. To reach the finish line in Valdobbiadene, the pros don't just have to race over flat terrain with their time trial machines. After just 5,9 kilometers, the biggest challenge of the day begins with the Muro di Cà del Poggio (1,1 km at 12,1%). The climb is short but extremely steep. He will cause some drivers to lose their rhythm and lose a lot of time. Another mountain follows later in Guia (2,2 km á 5,4%). Nevertheless, tomorrow at the Tour of Italy due to the length, the strong time trialists prevail. Therefore, this time the victory only leads to the Ineos team World Champion Filippo Gana and Rohan Dennis. The young one too Mikkel Bjerg we have to put it back on the bill. The day should also end positively for Joao Almeida. The overall leader likes the course and has already proven that he is the strongest rider in the race against the clock.
☆☆☆ Filippo Ganna (Ineos)
* * Rohan Dennis (Ineos), Joao Almeida (Deceuninck – Quick-Step)
* Chad Haga (Sunweb), Mikkel Bjerg (UAE), Wilco Kelderman (Sunweb)
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