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Giro d'Italia 2015 stage 18

Giro 2015 Stage 18: Gilbert solos to victory, Contador cements lead (again)

Giro 2015 Stage 18: Gilbert solos to victory, Contador cements lead (again)

Stage 18 leads to the beautiful Lago Maggiore. With 35 km's left the steep Monte Ologno is crested. In hilly terrain at the high plateau Gilbert attacks in the front group and he drops to the win. Contador leaves his competition on the lower slopes of Monte Ologno and once again shows who's boss. El Pistolero increases his overall lead.

Giro 2015 Route stage 18: Melide – Verbania

Giro 2015 Route stage 18: Melide – Verbania

Thursday, May 28, 2015 – There’s sprinters, climbers, time trialists - and good descenders. Riders in the latter category will be eyeing up the 172 kilometres stage between Melide and Verbania. The finish line is set after a steep descent.

Giro 2015: Stage 18 Favourites – Adventurous climbers and bold descenders

Giro 2015: Stage 18 Favourites – Adventurous climbers and bold descenders

In the 18th stage of the Giro 2015, it’s up to the climbers with brilliant descending skills. 130 kilometres flat, 20 kilometres uphill, and a 25 kilometres drop – that’s the story of the day.

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