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Giro d'Italia 2016 stage 6

Giro d’Italia 2016 Stage 6: Tim Wellens soloes to victory, Tom Dumoulin cements GC lead

Giro d’Italia 2016 Stage 6: Tim Wellens soloes to victory, Tom Dumoulin cements GC lead

In almost 160 kilometres the riders race from Ponte to Roccaraso. Tim Wellens attacks with 70 kilometres to go and he joins the front group. IAt the closing climb, with 15 kilometres remaining, the Belgian goes solo and he climbs to the win. Tom Dumoulin counters a Nibali attack in the last kilometres to put time into most opponents, wist the exception of Zakarin.

Giro d’Italia 2016 Route stage 6: Ponte – Roccaraso (Rifugio Aremogna)

Giro d’Italia 2016 Route stage 6: Ponte – Roccaraso (Rifugio Aremogna)

Thursday, May 12, 2016 – At 157 kilometres, stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia leads from Ponte to Roccaraso. The arrival is near Rifugio Aremogna, meaning this will be the first top-finish in the 2016 Giro!

Giro d’Italia 2016 Favourites stage 6: Escapees or GC-riders in first mountain stage

Giro d’Italia 2016 Favourites stage 6: Escapees or GC-riders in first mountain stage

Stage 6 is dominated by two irregular climbs at around 18 kilometres. The finish is at the top of the last one, so in order to win you have to be a hell of a climber. Cyclingstage.com takes a look at riders with the necessary skills.

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