Nico Denz Triumphs Solo in Giro d'Italia Stage 18, Del Toro Maintains Lead
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Nico Denz of Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe secured a solo victory in stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, finishing a minute ahead of the chasing pack on the 144 km route from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno. Isaac Del Toro of UAE Team Emirates retained his overall lead, with three stages remaining. Denz's win marked a significant emotional moment for his team, which had faced setbacks with the withdrawal of pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic.
Key Points
Nico Denz won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia solo, finishing one minute ahead of the chasing pack.
Isaac Del Toro maintained his lead in the overall standings, 41 seconds ahead of Richard Carapaz.
Denz's victory was emotionally significant for his team, following the withdrawal of Primoz Roglic.
The stage was one of the shortest in the Giro at 144 km, from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno.
Mirco Maestri and Edward Planckaert finished second and third respectively in the stage.
The Giro d'Italia will continue into the mountains for stage 19.
