Giro 2017 stage 9

1. Giro 2017: Quintana solos to victory and pink on Blockhaus

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The 9th stage of the Tour d'Italia sees the first GC battle with Quintana soloing to an impressive victory on Blockhaus. Pinot comes in second, Dumoulin in third, while Thomas crashes before hitting the climb.

2. Giro 2017 Route stage 9: Montenero di Bisaccia - Passo Lanciano/Blockhaus

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Sunday, 14 May 2017 - Stage 9 in the Tour d'Ialia brings a challenge in the Apennine Mountains. Following a 139 kilometres route the arrival at Passo Lanciano, or Blockhaus, is sure to stir up the overall. The closing climb is 26 kilometres, while…

3. Giro 2017 Favourites stage 9: Thoroughbred climber on Blockhaus

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The 9th stage in the Giro d'Italia will seperate the men from the boys. To win the race to Blockhaus you have to be a hors catégorie climber. The ultimate climb is a 13.6 kilometres toil that is averaging 8.4%.