Another up and down day, with two cat 1 and two cat 3 climbs - most teams will be hard at it all day, getting their GC riders in just the right spot to capitalise on a tiring peloton after almost a week's worth of climbing action. This stage may be crucial to the chances of success for those vying for an overall win, and with a cat 1 climb to the finish in Valgrande Pajares, the rider sitting on top of GC by day's end could carry the golden fleece all the way to Madrid. But then again...it is the Vuelta!
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Jonas Vingegaard takes control of Giro d'Italia on Blockhaus as expected, but should the narrow gap to Felix Gall be a cause for concern? – GC analysis
Where the Austrian is lacking as a contender for pink and a dive into why the Dane shouldn't be firing on all cylinders just yet -
'I tried to suffer as much as possible' - Giro d'Italia leader Afonso Eulálio survives Blockhaus after hard fight to limit time loss
Bahrain Victorious racer sheds nearly 2:55 to stage winner and top favourite Jonas Vingegaard -
Jonas Vingegaard triumphs on Blockhaus in Giro d'Italia but confirms 'super strong' Felix Gall is a GC threat
Dane moves into second overall with first-ever Giro d'Italia stage win -
'I made some mistakes trying to follow him' - Giulio Pellizzari's GC bid in Giro d'Italia takes a hit as Jonas Vingegaard turns the screw on Blockhaus
Italian was lucky to receive some sterling support from teammate Jai Hindley
