Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) has won Stage 11 of the 107th Giro d’Italia, the 207km long Foiano di Val Fortore-Francavilla al Mare. Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) finished second and third respectively.
Jonathan Milan “The team’s support made the difference. Second stage win was special”.
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Jonathan Milan said:
“Winning is not just about the 20 seconds of the sprint that make the victory in the end. It comes from all the work we’ve done before as a team. The way they have supported me and pushed me to sprint, that’s what makes me happy. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. It’s always tricky to sprint on straight roads and find the right moment to react when someone like Tim Merlier today launches the sprint. But it went well. It’s very special to win a second stage, this time with the Maglia Ciclamino. Last year after I won I was always up there in the sprints but I couldn’t win another one. It’s important to learn from the mistakes I’ve made in the past”.
Stage 11 Results
1 – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) – 207 km in 4h23’18”, av speed 47.170 km/h
2 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) s.t.
3 – Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)
2 – Daniel Felipe Martinez (Bora – Hansgrohe) at 2’40”
3 – Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) at 2’58”
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the Giro d’Italia are produced and designed by CASTELLI.
- Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Enel – Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)
- Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, in collaboration with Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and ITA Italian Trade Agency – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek)
- Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna (KOM), sponsored by Banca Mediolanum – Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, born after 01/01/1999, sponsored by Eataly – Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious)
