Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott) solidified his hold on the maglia rosa, winning Stage 9 of the 101st Giro d’Italia (Pesco Sannita-Gran Sasso d’Italia at 225km). Thibaut Pinot of Groupama – FDJ and Yates’ teammate Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton – Scott) finished second and third, respectively.
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner and Maglia Rosa, Simon Yates, said: “I realize how big it is to win my first stage with the Maglia Rosa. That one is for the boys who rode at the front all day. It’s really nice. Since the beginning of the day we believed in the possibility of winning the stage as well as defending the Maglia Rosa.”
Stage 9 Brief Results:
- Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott) – 225km in 5h54’13”, average speed 38.112km/h
- Thibaut Pinot (Groupama – FDJ) s.t.
- Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton – Scott) s.t.
General Classification After Stage 9:
- Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott)
- Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton – Scott) at 32″
- Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) at 38″
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