Giro d’Italia: Stage 5

Quickstep’s Fernando Gaviria wins his second Giro d’Italia stage, Jungels continues to lead overall

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Giro d’Italia: Stage 5

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Splendid teamwork helped Colombian Fernando Gaviria become the youngest rider in the last 13 years to win multiple stages at the race

Photo ©Tim De Waele

Fernando Gaviria became only the second rider this century to win multiple stages at the Giro d’Italia before turning 23.

It happened Wednesday afternoon, in Messina, which was visited by the race for the first time since 1999, and it was a success that came following a sublime ride of the entire Quick-Step Floors team.

They moved to the head of proceedings from the start of the stage, in Pedara, controlling the escapees’ advantage and bringing them back with 15 kilometers remaining, before guiding the Colombian to another memorable win, the squad’s 26th of the season.

Before it all came down to the expected bunch gallop, Fernando Gaviria scored valuable points at the day’s both intermediate sprints, behind the two breakaway riders, moving into the virtual lead of the Ciclamino rankings.

Photo ©Tim De Waele

Once things heated up right before the sprint, Quick-Step Floors remained focused and attentive, coming to the front inside the final kilometer, thanks to a mammoth effort of Grand Tour rookie Davide Martinelli, who upped the pace at the right moment, opening the way for Maximiliano Richeze and Gaviria.

The Argentinean’s huge experience, calm and tactical nous proved crucial in the team’s second success in three days. Sam Bennett (Bora-Hansgrohe) was the first to launch the sprint, but Gaviria remained patient after Max clipped off the front and it was only with 150 meters remaining that he opted to go and put his fast legs to work, taking a clear victory by more than a bike’s length in front of his family and friends from Colombia.

Gaviria: “Today, the team was once again incredible. It’s an unbelievable feeling to have such a team around me, and I feel lucky and grateful for this. The finish was pretty hectic, but I was calm at all times, thanks to the excellent job of the guys.

Davide pulled hard at the front to bring us in a good position, then Max was outstanding in guiding me through the closing meters. I’m happy with my two victories and with the way I feel. This win is not only for me, but also for my family and team, who have always supported me”, said Fernando Gaviria, who now holds a commanding lead in the points classification.

The 22-year-old Colombian, who already has six wins to his name this season, talked at the press conference also about the key moments which make the difference in a bunch gallop: “When you sprint, it’s always a question of instinct. You need to navigate through the peloton, to find the best wheel and also to have luck on your side. Choosing the right moment to sprint is like choosing the right moment to attack.”

Photo ©Tim De Waele

Bob Jungels finished safely in the peloton, thus retaining the maglia rosa, which today celebrated 86 years since it was introduced in the Giro d’Italia, and was all smiles after the last stage in Sicily:

“I am happy to spend at least one more day in the pink jersey and it would be very nice to keep it until Sunday, when we’ll climb Blockhaus. But, at the same time, it’s true that the stages leading to that one are also important, and we must pay attention to the other contenders. We’ll see what will happen over the next days, but what I can tell you is that I am very motivated.”

Stage
1. Fernando Gaviria Quick-Step Floors
2. Jakub Mareczko Wilier Triestina – Selle Italia
3. Sam Bennett Bora – Hansgrohe
4. André Greipel Lotto Soudal
5. Phil Bauhaus Team Sunweb
6. Kristian Sbaragli Dimension Data
7. Ryan Gibbons Dimension Data
8. Roberto Ferrari UAE Team Emirates
9. Jasper Stuyven Trek – Segafredo
10. Enrico Battaglin Team LottoNL-Jumbo

13. Adam Yates ORICA-Scott
20. Geraint Thomas Team Sky
23. Caleb Ewan ORICA-Scott
31. Nairo Quintana Movistar Team
34. Vincenzo Nibali Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team
55. Thibaut Pinot FDJ
116. Hugh Carthy Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team

Overall
1. Bob Jungels Quick-Step Floors
2. Geraint Thomas Team Sky 0:06
3. Adam Yates ORICA-Scott 0:10
4. Domenico Pozzovivo AG2R La Mondiale
5. Vincenzo Nibali Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team
6. Tom Dumoulin Team Sunweb
7. Nairo Quintana Movistar Team
8. Bauke Mollema Trek – Segafredo
9. Tejay van Garderen BMC Racing Team
10. Andrey Amador Movistar Team

11. Thibaut Pinot FDJ
12. Mikel Landa Team Sky
14. Ilnur Zakarin Team Katusha – Alpecin 0:14
15. Steven Kruijswijk Team LottoNL-Jumbo 0:23
46. Hugh Carthy Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team 9:46
189. Marcin Bialoblocki

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