Daan Hoole snatches Giro stage win, Isaac del Toro stays in overall lead
Dutchman Daan Hoole was the surprise winner of the stage 10 time trial on a rain-affected day in the Giro d'Italia.
The Lidl-Trek rider capitalised on better early conditions to set an unbeatable time over the 28.6km course from Lucca to Pisa, finishing in 32.30 minutes in front of the leaning tower.
Hoole's time eclipsed the early leader, Britain's Ethan Hayter, by 10 seconds, but the Quickstep rider held on for a podium place behind compatriot Josh Tarling of INEOS Grenadiers.
As the conditions worsened, none of the contenders for the general classification could make an impression, allowing Isaac del Toro to cling on to the maglia rosa despite finishing in 37th place.
The biggest beneficiary was Primoz Roglic, battling to recover from a crash two days ago and secure his second Giro title after his win in 2023.
Roglic (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe) fell again on the stage's recon ride but recovered to make up more than a minute on his main challengers and move up to fifth place in the standings.
Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) came in 22nd place, making up a minute on leader Del Toro and staying in second place overall.
Ireland's Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team) crossed the line in 92nd and is 147th overall.
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