Giro 2018 Favourites stage 20: Last blast in the high mountains

Following 130 kilometres on the flat the Giro d’Italia enters its last episode in the high mountains. In succession the riders are to rest Col Tsecore (16 kilometres at 7.7%) and Col de St.Pantaléon (16.5 kilometres at 7.2%) before the final haul-up to Cervinia – 18.2 kilometres at 5%. The first two climbs are by far the hardest and it all depends on ambition and legs where to strike. Yesterday, Froome turned the race on its head with a 80 kilometres solo-attack, but he really had no choice as he was minutes. Probably, Dumoulin will opt for a more cautious approach. The Dutchman is 40 seconds on the maglia rosa.

Obviously, the prolonged opening on the flat is the perfect breeding ground for a large breakaway. Expect the group to end up fragmented as riders tire in the mountains. It’s possible a strong man survives to take the stage win if the peloton gives them too much leash early on in the stage.

Favourites 20th stage 2018 Giro d’Italia

*** Miguel Ángel López, Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin, Thibaut Pinot
** Robert Gesink, Davide Formolo, Sander Armée, Valerio Conti
* Domenico Pozzovivo, Richard Carapaz, Koen Bouwman, Ben Hermans

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