And the battle came. After a chain of apathetic stages, the favorites moved on the 16th day. Especially, a Joao Almeida who, after attacking on the climb to Monte Bondone, finished off at the finish line. With him, a Geraint Thomas (Ineos) entered who once again leads the general. Primoz Roglic (Jumbo), who showed his weaknesses, remains 29 seconds behind in the standings.
Classification | Stage 16
1st Joao Almeida (Por/UAE) – 5h:53:27
2nd Geraint Thomas (GBr/Ineos) – mt
3rd Primoz Roglic (Esl/Jumbo) – 25″
4th Eddie Dunbar (Irl/Jayco) – mt
5th Sepp Kuss (USA/Jumbo) – 1:03
Classification | General
1st Geraint Thomas (GBr/Ineos) – 67:32:25
2nd Joao Almeida (Por/UAE) – at 18″
3rd Primoz Roglic (Esl/Jumbo) – 29″
4th Damiano Caruso (Ita/Bahrain) – 2:50
5th Eddie Dunbar (Irl/Jayco) – 3:03
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