Prodhomme wins Giro stage as Del Toro holds lead
AFP | Champoluc-Champlan
Frenchman Nicolas Prodhomme won a sizzling stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia yesterday run over five Alpine peaks where an expected title showdown failed to fully ignite.
Overall leader Isaac del Toro of Mexico remains 43 seconds ahead of Richard Carapaz of Ecuador while Briton Simon Yates is third at 1min 21s after losing 22sec on the day.
EF rider Carapaz attacked late on in the race and Del Toro again proved he could keep up. Former Giro champion Carapaz was satisfied with his day's work.
'I think we were all very tired, and in the end I just had to give it a try. But I think it was a good stage. I think we can make it with Del Toro so I've got to be happy with my performance.'
Visma rider Simon Yates was unable to follow the pair and said he would be reviewing the situation ahead of Satur-day's blockbuster, appearing annoyed at the line.
'We'll see how the legs are. The legs are good today so hoping for the same tomorrow and that I can try something,' said the pure climber who may yet take the title.
His twin brother Adam Yates took it easy yesterday and will help sherpa UAE teammate Del Toro on the penultimate day.
Prodhomme's face was twisted with the effort as he broke away from a large escape group. 'I've waited a long time for a win. I won my first race a week ago and now I win here in the Giro d'Italia.'
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