A Slovenian racer thought he won Giro d’Italia’s Stage 5 race. He was ahead of the pack and put his arms up in celebration. But why was the pack still racing ferociously behind him? He then realized he started his celebration too early.
In the end, Slovenian Luka Pibernik dropped back to 148, as Fernando Gaviria of Colombia snatched the win. Gaviria also won Stage 3.
Gaviria’s Quick Step Floors team is in the lead overall, with his teammate Bob Jungels leading all competitors.
The Stage 6 race takes place on Thursday.
Stage 5 result (Pedara – Messina, 159 km):
- Fernando Gaviria (Colombia / Quick-Step) 3:40:11″
2. Jakub Mareczko (Italy / Wilier Triestina) ST
3. Sam Bennett (Ireland / BORA)
4. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto)
5. Phil Bauhaus (Germany / Sunweb)
6. Kristian Sbaragli (Italy / Dimension Data)
7. Ryan Gibbons (South Africa / Dimension Data)
8. Roberto Ferrari (Italy / UAE Team Emirates)
9. Jasper Stuyven (Belgium / Trek)
10. Enrico Battaglin (Italy / LottoNL)
Overall standings:
- Bob Jungels (Luxembourg / Quick-Step) 23:22:07″
2. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) +6″
3. Adam Yates (Britain / Orica) +10″
4. Domenico Pozzovivo (Italy / AG2R)
5. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Bahrain)
6. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar)
7. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Sunweb)
8. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands / Trek)
9. Tejay van Garderen (U.S. / BMC Racing)
10. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica / Movistar)
