The Giro heads east on a transitional stage through the Julian Alps, passing through Friuli, which was shaken by a major earthquake thirty years ago this month. Stage 18 starts in Austria for 80 km before moving back to Italy. First climb is Monte Croce Carnico, with the steep 7km Cuel di Forcia waiting with 55km to go to Gemona. An opportunistic attacker could get away alone on the last climb in Cologna to solo home for victory.
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'We couldn't maintain it to the finish' – Ineos Grenadiers fade to fifth after rapid start to Vuelta a España TTT, but 'it was a really brave ride'
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'Thursday is the first proper hard stage' - Jonas Vingegaard looks ahead to mountains after regaining Vuelta a España lead in team time trial
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Vuelta a España 2025 standings – General Classification after stage 5
Jonas Vingegaard back in red after Visma-Lease a Bike take second in team time trial -
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Robust selection of junior, U23 and elite riders missing women's USPro road champion Kristen Faulkner as well as men's time trial powerhouse Brandon McNulty
