Fast men get their last chance today in this Giro, Almeida no longer at the start | Giro d’Italia 2022

Giro d’Italia: Rit 18

road race Road racedistance 152 km
location 13u50: Borgo Valsugana – 17u13: Treviso

13u50

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The Giro peloton has been given some rest today in a very tough mountain week. Between Borgo Valsugana and Treviso it is mainly downhill and there are only 2 cols of 4th category. For the sprinters who are still fresh, stage 18 is the last chance. Follow the course here from 13:50.

  1. 11 am 41. Almeida was still a contender for the overall victory for yesterday’s stage, but after a lesser day, the Portuguese lost a good minute to Carapaz and Hindley. Perhaps he was already a little sick at the time. †
  2. Almeida tests positive for covid. Joao Almeida, fourth in the standings, will not start today. He took a positive covid test this morning. The Portuguese would also have mild symptoms. † 11 a.m. 38.
  3. 10 am 31. Cavendish in 2013. Treviso was the final destination in the Giro in 2013. And Mark Cavendish can repeat his victory from then. †
  4. 10:30 a.m. Last chance for fast men. The Giro peloton has been given some rest today in a very tough mountain week. Between Borgo Valsugana and Treviso it is mainly downhill and there are only 2 cols of 4th category. For the sprinters who are still fresh, stage 18 is the last chance. †

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