Chris Froome’s solo salvo secures pink jersey on extraordinary Giro d’Italia stage

25 May 2018 03:25
• Remarkable breakaway vaults Briton into race lead• Simon Yates falls out of contention amid stage dramaOn one of the most extraordinary days in Giro d’Italia history, Chris Froome produced a performance that ripped the breath away, obliterated his rivals and, sensationally, put him in the maglia rosa with just two stages remaining.His successful 80km solo breakaway brought to mind the legendary Belgium Eddy Merckx in his prime. Related: Giro d'Italia: Froome wins remarkable stage 19 to take pink jersey – live! Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian