Brit extends lead with summit finish victorySimon Yates sprints to the line on stage nine of the Giro d'ItaliaSimon Yates stands firmly on top of the Giro d'Italia's general classification after winning stage nine, but says that he is not surprised with the result.
Froome drops out of the top 10 after tough day at the GiroChris Froome crosses the line on stage nine of the giro d'ItaliaChris Froome dropped out of the top 10 overall after suffering on the brutal summit finish to Gran Sasso d'Italia, which was won by compatriot Simon Yates.
All the talking points from today's big summit finish13 May 2018
101st Giro d'Italia
Stage 09 : Pesco Sannita - Gran Sasso d’Italia
1st : YATES Simon (GBR) Mitchelton - Scott, Maglia Rosa
Photo : Bici Sport / Yuzuru SUNADAAll the talking points from stage nine of the Giro d'Italia, where Simon Yates won the stage and extended his lead at the top of the general classification.
Mitchelton-Scott rider extends his lead to 32 seconds over team-mate Esteban ChavesSimon Yates wins stage nine of the Giro d'ItaliaSimon Yates took victory at the end of a brutal 225km stage of the Giro d'Italia to extend his lead at the top of the general classification.
The four-time Tour de France champ struggled in weather conditions on the final climb of stage eight of the Giro d'ItaliaChris Froome rides after crashing on Montervergine on stage eight of the 2018 Giro d'Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)The four-time Tour de France champ struggled in weather conditions on the final climb of stage eight of the Giro d'Italia