Relive here how Simon Yates put the Giro d’Italia to his hand on the penultimate day

The Brit Simon Yates has the overall victory in the Giro d’Italia almost in his pocket. The rider of Visma – Lease A Bike took over the pink leader’s jersey from the Mexican Isaac del Toro on the penultimate day through an attack on the Colle Delle Finestre. In the valley to the Sestrière finish place, he received help from his Belgian teammate Wout van Aert, who was previously part of a leading group.

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