Kasper Asgreen pulled off a stunning solo win in the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia. The EF-Education rider took the top spot, crossing the finish line 16 seconds ahead of the pack.
The stage from Treviso to Nova Gorica was 195 kilometers long. A big crash 23 kilometers from the end caused chaos. It split the pack into smaller groups. This incident changed the overall standings. Many top riders lost time.
Some big names lost time. Juan Ayuso, Primoz Roglic, and Egan Bernal all fell back. They lost 1 minute and 4 seconds to the current leader, Isaac del Toro. Antonio Tiberi lost even more time – 2 minutes. He’s now out of the running for the top spot. Giulio Ciccone had a disastrous day, losing over 8 minutes.
The crash helped some riders. Del Toro increased his lead to 1 minute and 20 seconds over Simon Yates. Richard Carapaz and Derek Gee also moved up the rankings. Juan Ayuso dropped to third, 1 minute and 26 seconds behind his teammate Del Toro.
Stage 14 Results
The stage saw a dramatic shift in the overall standings. Here’s how the top riders fared:
- Kasper Asgreen won the stage
- Isaac del Toro kept the pink jersey
- Simon Yates moved into second place
- Juan Ayuso dropped to third
What’s Next
The Giro d’Italia continues with more challenging stages ahead. Riders will need to be on their toes to stay in contention. The overall standings are still tight, with several riders vying for the top spot.