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The iconic Passo Pordoi, shown here in a previous edition, will be removed from Monday s stage due to foul weather. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
Poor weather forced officials to shear two major climbs Monday from the Giro d’Italia’s “queen stage”.
Race officials have altered the route of stage 16 to bypass two climbs Passo Fedaia and Passo Pordoi after cold weather and rain descended on northern Italy.
The new stage route retains what was supposed to be the day’s last climb at Passo Giau (2226m), and will conclude after a 17km descent at the planned finish line in Cortina d’Ampezzo in the valley below. The distance is reduced to 155km.
I m back declares Bernal after Dolomites win extends Giro lead The Ineos leader crossed the line alone in the ski resort of Cortina d Ampezzo to finish 27 seconds ahead of Frenchman Romain Bardet and Italian Damiano Caruso. Egan Bernal wins the 16th stage of the Giro d Italia on 24 May 2021 to extend his lead in the overall standings. Picture: @giroditalia/Twitter
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CORTINA D AMPEZZO - Colombian Egan Bernal confirmed his return to form on Monday winning stage 16 of the Giro d Italia atop a Dolomite summit, crossing the line solo, his arms aloft and the overall leader s pink jersey on his back, positioning himself for victory in the final week of the race.
Bernal wins Giro Queen stage in Dolomites to tighten grip on pink jersey
Issued on: Colombia s Egan Bernal won the Queen stage in the Dolomites. Luca BETTINI AFP 2 min
Cortina d Ampezzo (Italy) (AFP)
Colombian Egan Bernal tightened his grip on the Giro d Italia pink jersey with a win in the rain-hit 16th stage on Monday in the Dolomites before the final rest day.
Ineos Bernal crossed the line alone in the ski resort of Cortina d Ampezzo to finish 27 seconds ahead of Frenchman Romain Bardet and Italian Damiano Caruso.
The 2019 Tour de France winner now leads Caruso by 2min 24sec with Britain s Hugh Carthy third at 3min 40sec, before Tuesday s rest day. The race ends in Milan on Sunday.