Drama in the Alps: Breakaway Eulalio Challenges Favorites on the Feared Mortirolo!

What a spectacle on the roads of Lombardy! Currently, six riders are battling as a breakaway group through the challenging stage. Particularly impressive: Eulalio, who continues his escape undeterred, putting significant pressure on the favorites. The group around the overall leader Del Toro follows with a gap of 2 minutes and 42 seconds – a distance that could still be decisive in the coming kilometers.

The mountain giants await: Tonale and Mortirolo

This stage really has it all! Two iconic climbs must be conquered by the riders today. The Tonale Pass, with its long, steady ramps, provides an initial selection. But the true monster lurks afterward: the dreaded Mortirolo! With gradients of up to 18 percent, it is considered one of the most brutal climbs in professional cycling. Here, dreams will shatter and heroes will be born today.

Perfect stage for attacks by the general classification riders

For all those who want to make up ground in the overall standings, this stage offers the ideal opportunity. Experts expect fierce attacks, especially on the Mortirolo. Can Del Toro defend his lead, or will his competitors use the tough climbs for a show of strength? The next few hours will tell!

Bormio – More than just a finish line

The stage finish in Bormio is not only known to cycling fans. The charming town in Lombardy is especially renowned as a first-class ski resort and for its hot thermal springs. After the exertions of today's stage, some riders might secretly look forward to a relaxing bath – if time allows.

Decisive phase of the Giro d'Italia

With today's mountain stage to Bormio, the final phase of this year's Giro begins. Only a few stages separate the riders from the grand finale in Rome. Every second counts now, and every mistake could be fatal. Fans can look forward to thrilling cycling action as the pros fight at the limit of their capabilities.

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