Conti remains in Pink on grueling day at the Giro

UAE Team Emirates’ Valerio Conti remains in the Pink Jersey after another tough day at the saddle.

Today’s stage saw riders tackle a mammoth 239km route from Tortoreto Lido to Pesaro on the east coast of Italy, and spectators again saw a breakaway go early. They managed to hold off the chasing group until the final 6.5km, where the route started to twist and wind. It was an anxious finale to the stage, with light rain causing many to question whether it could impact the downhill finish.

The cautious approach to the final hairpins paid off, and a thrilling sprint finish saw Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) cross the line to take the stage win.

Commenting on the stage, Valerio Conti said: “It was a tricky finish today but once again the team did a super job and they kept me out of trouble. Now I will try to relax and rest as much as possible so I can give my best tomorrow in the time trial and honour the pink jersey.”

Stage nine of the Giro d’Italia will see riders tackle their second Individual Time Trial (ITT) across a 34.8 km course, finishing in the province of San Marino.

Stage Eight Results:
1. Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) – 5:43:32
2. Elia Viviani (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) – s.t.
3. Pascal Ackermann (Bora–Hansgrohe) – s.t.
58. Valerio Conti (UAE Team Emirates) –s.t.

General Classification Standings:
1. Valerio Conti (UAE Team Emirates) – 35:13:06
2. Jose Rojas (Movistar Team) – 1:32
3. Giovanni Carboni (Bardiani – CSF) – 1:41