The keys to the 18th stage of Giro: " Let’s see if Landa reaches the mark and improves to his third place. ”

Rafael Carrascoformer professional cyclist yex sports director of the historic Kelme team, study the 18th stage of the Giro d’Italia for MD.

X-RAY OF THE STAGE

Too controversial stage, very fast and with consequences. There was a breakaway start, just like every day, but this time the four escapees got along so well, they relieved each other a lot. The peloton, along with the sprinter teams, tried to catch up with the breakaway, they couldn’t and they stayed very close. It was a great stage and a tight sprint win for Belgian De Bondt, who deserved it. Spaniard Juan Pedro López has lost time but he is the new leader of the white jersey, after Joao Almeida did not start, we hope that in the remaining days ‘Juanpe’ will not waste any more time and finish securing the top10 and the white jersey.

THE FAVORITES

They were already there, they were observing each other, they came as a group, though the second in general, Hindley, had a breakdown, but he resolved it, and therefore the first three proceeded in the same conditions, but more calm. ‘after Joao Almeida’s non -release, which‘ guarantees ’them a podium.

THE SPANISH

Lopez’s day is bad today. He has lost three minutes and fortunately he is earning a lot on the young jersey, he needs to be more attentive, because three days from the end it would be a shame if he loses everything he has achieved so far. Today, Landa, Valverde and Pello Bilbao are well in their place

CAREER SITUATION

With Almeida retiring, Landa Carapaz and Hindley top the top three, but the situation is not easy. There are three very difficult but very different stages left and we’ll take a look at what the podium looks like and how the first three positions are distributed. Let’s see if Landa can hit and improve to his third place

FRIDAY PERIOD

For me, it’s complicated. It has two 3rd ports, one on the 1st and a 2nd and the finish line is up. It will be tough, because of its proposal and because of the number of stages that will take place in the Giro, with all the fighting going on and the averages set. People are tired, grounded, and anything can happen one day that can build a great escape.