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Isaac Del Toro Defends Giro Lead in Rainy Time Trial as Roglic Gains Ground

The 21-year-old Mexican cyclist retains the maglia rosa by 25 seconds over teammate Ayuso, while Roglic closes the gap with a strong performance.

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Overview

  • Isaac Del Toro remains the Giro d'Italia leader after a wet time trial from Lucca to Pisa, holding a 25-second advantage over UAE Emirates teammate Juan Ayuso.
  • Daan Hoole of Lidl-Trek won the 28.6 km stage with a time of 32’30”, showcasing his time trial prowess in challenging weather conditions.
  • Primoz Roglic, despite a crash during the reconnaissance, delivered a strong time trial, reducing his deficit to Del Toro by 1’07” and moving within 1’18” of the lead.
  • The UAE Team Emirates officially reaffirmed Del Toro as a co-leader alongside Ayuso, emphasizing team unity despite potential internal competition.
  • The Giro heads into decisive mountainous stages, with Del Toro, Ayuso, and Roglic poised to battle for the overall victory in the coming days.