Video: Giro d'Italia stage 8 race highlights
By Cycling News
Intxausti takes stage win as GC battle rages on
It was a great day for Spain at the Giro d'Italia as Movistar's Beñat Intxausti took a fine solo win at the summit of Campitello Matese, finishing a few seconds ahead of compatriot Mikel Landa (Astana) as Alberto Contador managed to retain his grip on the maglia rosa.
Giro d'Italia: Intxausti wins stage 8 summit finish at Campitello Matese
Giro d'Italia: Quotes from the finish line of stage 8
Contador extends lead on Aru and Porte in Giro d'Italia
Intxausti bounces back from rough start to the Giro d'Italia to take summit victory
Video: Alberto Contador at the finish of stage 8 on the Giro d'Italia
The Spanish race leader responded to a series of attacks by Astana's Fabio Aru and Sky's Richie Porte in the closing kilometres and finished in a small group with both of his main rivals.
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