Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) has won Stage 18 of the 107th Giro d’Italia, the 178 km long Fiera di Primiero-Padova. Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) and Kaden Groves (Alpecin – Deceuninck) finished second and third respectively.
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) retains the Maglia Rosa.
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Tim Merlier said: “We tried to organise something from far out with Julian Alaphilippe. It was an important day. We were always in a good position. I was a bit surprised that the last kilometre was so fast. I found the moment to start my sprint. It was tight but I know I’m fast”.
STAGE RESULTS
1 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) – 178 km in 3h45’44”, av speed 47.312 km/h
2 – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) s.t.
3 – Kaden Groves (Alpecin – Deceuninck) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
2 – Daniel Felipe Martinez (Bora – Hansgrohe) at 7’42”
3 – Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) at 8’04”
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 Pogacar (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 Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, born after 01/01/1999, sponsored by Eataly – Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious)
