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Simon Yates Seizes Giro d'Italia Lead with Audacious Finestre Attack

His decisive climb on the Colle delle Finestre transformed a 1′21″ deficit into a commanding advantage before the Rome finale.

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Le Britannique Simon Yates dans l'ascension du Colle delle Finestre, le 31 mai 2025
Simon Yates, nouveau leader du Giro à la veille de l'arrivée, le 31 mai 2025 à Sestrières

Overview

  • Chris Harper broke clear from a morning escape to solo over the Colle delle Finestre and win Stage 20 in Sestrières.
  • Simon Yates surged on the steep gradients and gravel sectors to overturn Isaac Del Toro’s lead.
  • Yates now tops the general classification by 3′56″ over Del Toro with Richard Carapaz third at 4′43″.
  • Mads Pedersen is set to secure the cyclamen jersey after leading the points classification since Stage 1.
  • The 21st and final stage in Rome on Sunday will decide if Yates converts his 79h18′42″ total into his maiden Giro victory.