The Giro d’Italia is gradually approaching its conclusion. Today’s stage was still considered relatively calm before the race heads into the high mountains. The riders started in Fai della Paganella, with the finish awaiting after 171 kilometers in Pieve di Soligo. The steep Muro di Ca' del Poggio proved decisive in the finale.

During the opening phase over rolling roads, the peloton kept a close eye on a breakaway of four riders. The last remaining escapee was only caught at the foot of the Muro di Ca' del Poggio. Vingegaard was always well positioned, while Sepp Kuss made sure an attack from Afonso Eulálio was neutralised. A large group then headed towards the finish, where Magnier proved to be the fastest in the sprint.

“The Muro di Ca' del Poggio was tough,” Vingegaard said afterwards. “Eulálio launched a strong acceleration. We expected the GC riders to make moves on that climb, so we were prepared for everything. Our main goal today was to reach the finish safely. We never really thought about the stage victory. There was little opportunity to save energy today, but we are really looking forward to the next two mountain stages.”