Blockhaus (Italy) (AFP) – Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable Blockhaus climb in the Apennines.
Issued on: 15/05/2026 - 17:56
The two-time Tour de France champion, who is bidding to complete a career sweep of the three Grand Tours after winning last year's Vuelta a Espana, finished 13 seconds clear of Felix Gall to complete his set of stage wins on all three of the 21-day races.
Former Giro winner Jai Hindley of Australia was a further 49 seconds back in third place.
"Today we just wanted to go for the win and I'm extremely happy that I was able to finish it off," said Visma's Vingegaard. "My teammates did an amazing job today."
