One day after the second rest day of the Tour of Italy, the riders prepared for a 42-kilometer individual time trial. The race against the clock took place between Viareggio and Massa on a completely flat course.  

Top favorite Ganna set a strong benchmark time early on. Later, it became clear that no one could come close to the Italian’s time. In the final stages, attention focused mainly on the general classification contenders. Vingegaard started second-to-last from the starting ramp. Before the time trial, the Dane trailed leader Eulálio by 2 minutes and 24 seconds.  

Vingegaard posted the eleventh-fastest time at the first two intermediate checkpoints. At the finish, he ultimately lost three minutes to Ganna. In the general classification, however, Vingegaard significantly reduced the gap to Eulálio. The difference between first and second place now stands at just 27 seconds. Third-placed Thymen Arensman trails Vingegaard by one and a half minutes.  

“Actually, I felt pretty good today, but this clearly wasn’t my best time trial,” Vingegaard reflected afterward. “Looking back, I have to be satisfied with this result and with my position in the general classification. I’m in a good spot considering everything that’s still to come in this Giro.”