Daan Hoole Triumphs in Rain-Soaked Giro d'Italia Time Trial, Del Toro Retains Lead
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Dutch cyclist Daan Hoole clinched victory in the challenging stage 10 time trial of the Giro d'Italia, navigating the 28.6km route from Lucca to Pisa in 32 minutes and 30 seconds. Despite rainy conditions affecting later starters, Mexico's Isaac del Toro maintained his lead in the general classification, finishing 36th but safely holding onto the pink jersey. Juan Ayuso and Primoz Roglic narrowed the gap to Del Toro, with strong performances in the time trial.
Key Points
Daan Hoole won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia, completing the time trial in 32:30.
Rain made the course slippery, impacting later starters, but Hoole benefited from dry conditions early on.
Isaac del Toro, despite finishing 36th, retained the overall lead, staying in the pink jersey.
Juan Ayuso reduced Del Toro's lead to 25 seconds after finishing 22nd in the time trial.
Primoz Roglic, recovering from a previous crash, finished 17th and moved to fifth overall, 1:18 behind Del Toro.
