The Englishman beaten in the sprint in the 16th stage, third Roglic at 25 '', Armirail loses the leadership. Today's stage saw the now famous parade of escapes, but contrary to what happened until last Sunday, the battleships Jumbo Visma, Uae and Ineos moved, closing the accounts with the last fugitives when the climb to Bondone began to get harder.

The challenge will start again on Thursday with the Oderzo-Val di Zoldo, with two climbs in the final suitable for new sorties.