Five things to look out for in the second week of the Giro d'Italia 2019
The second week sees us head into the mountains, where the GC battle will commence
www.cyclingweekly.comHere’s the latest widely reported information about the 2019 Giro d’Italia.
- Winner: Richard Carapaz (Movistar) won the 2019 Giro d’Italia, securing the maglia rosa on the final time trial in Verona and finishing 1:05 ahead of Vincenzo Nibali. This marked Carapaz’s first Grand Tour victory and a historic win for Ecuador.[1][4]
- Final podium: Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) finished third overall, overtaking Mikel Landa on the mountain stages approaching Verona.[4][1]
- Route context: The 2019 edition ran 21 stages from Bologna to Verona, featuring a mix of flat sprint days, mountainous climbs, and a decisive final time trial that determined the general classification.[2][3]
- Notable moments: The race had a few dramatic stages, including in the high mountains and a final stage time trial that sealed Carapaz’s overall victory despite a 49-second loss on the final day’s stage.[3][1]
- Context for historical reference: The Giro d’Italia 2019 is the 102nd edition, with Carapaz becoming the first Ecuadorian to win the Giro, and the podium features Roglič and Nibali in second and third.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise stage-by-stage summary or a quick table of the final GC standings with times. Would you prefer a printable summary or a visual timeline?
Citations:
- Carapaz win and final GC:[1]
- Route overview:[2][3]
- Final podium and details:[4]