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Isaac del Toro Extends Giro d'Italia Lead After Stage 14 Crash

A major crash reshaped the standings as Del Toro gained time over rivals ahead of decisive mountain stages.

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El danés Kasper Asgreen celebra la victoria en la etapa de ayer del Giro. | Luca Zennaro
Kasper Asgreen, ganador de la 14ª etapa del Giro.

Overview

  • Isaac del Toro remains in the lead of the Giro d'Italia, now 1:20 ahead of Simon Yates and 1:26 ahead of Juan Ayuso after a crash on stage 14.
  • The crash, caused by rain and narrow roads, occurred 23 kilometers from the finish and impacted several top contenders, including Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso.
  • Kasper Asgreen won stage 14 after a successful breakaway, while the chaos behind allowed Del Toro to extend his advantage in the general classification.
  • Simon Yates moved into second place overall, while Primoz Roglic dropped further back, now trailing Del Toro by 2:23.
  • The high mountain stages, beginning with Monte Grappa, are expected to play a critical role in determining the final standings of the race.