Giro d’Italia: Nico Denz wins in Cassano Magnago. Bruno Armirail new pink jersey

Giro d’Italia: Nico Denz wins stage 14

Nico Denz wins the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia, from Sierre to Cassano Magnago.

The German rider beats Derek Gee in a photo finish and takes his second victory in three days, following his success in Rivoli on Thursday. In third place was Alberto Bettiol.

The general classification also changes with Bruno Armirail snatching the pink jersey from Geraint Thomas, wearing it for the first time in his career.

Order of finish, stage 14:

1) Nico Denz (Bora-hansgrohe) in 4h37’30”
2) Derek Gee (Israel-PremierTech) s.t.
3) Alberto Bettiol (Israel-PremierTech) +s.t.
4) Laurenz Rex (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty) +01″
5) Davide Ballerini (Soudal-QuickStep) s.t.
6) Toms SkujiÅš (Trek-Segafredo) +04″
7) Marius Mayrhofer (Team DSM) +10″
8) Stefano Oldani (Alpecin-Deceuninck) +20″
9) Andrea Pasqualon (Bahrain Victorious) +50″
10) Mirco Maestri (Eolo-Kometa) s.t.