2024 Giro d'Italia Stage 18 Results & Recap
Stage 18 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Merlier wins stage 18
Tim Merlier outsprinted Jonathan Milan and Kaden Groves in the streets of Padova, while Tadej Pogacar remained the overall race leader by a margin of over 7 minutes.
The breakaway established itself on the climb to Lamon. Mikkel Honoré, Mirco Maestri, Andrea Pietrobon, and Filippo Fiorelli opened up a lead of over 2 minutes. Which is all they achieved.
Just inside the last 60 kilometres, when the gap fell to 30 seconds, Edoardo Affini attacked from the peloton. The Italian bridged across to the four leaders, and they held on for tens of kilometres. But eventually, just inside the final 11 kilometres, they were caught.
Tim Merlier outperformed Jonathan Milan in the ensuing bunch sprint, while Kaden Groves came home in third position.
With his unwavering performance, Tadej Pogacar maintains his stronghold in the maglia rosa, leaving the GC unchanged.
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