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Thymen Arensman is another climber to finish with a good time – the 5th best so far.
Tiberi’s time might also be an indication of what we might expect from the GC contenders. That final climb might see the pure climbers take chunks out of Van Aert’s time.
Jan Christen is off, and beginning his yellow jersey defense!
A terrific climb from Antonio Tiberi. Having been down in 7th at the 2nd time check, he flew up the climb – and was ultimately only 4 seconds short of Van Aert. Whatever was lacking earlier this week in him seems to have returned.
Laurens De Plus sets off. He faces a tough challenge to hang on to his place on the podium.
Roglič will be arriving into the first time check in just a few minutes…
5th and 4th on GC, Luca Vergallito and António Morgado, are both out on the course now. Just three more riders to start.
Mathias Vacek is the first rider in a long time to bother the fastest times at the first checkpoint. His is the second fastest there, behind only Ganna’s.
And now Jonas Vingegaard is waiting at the start ramp.
Here we go then. Primož Roglič is the next rider to start – can he set a time to challenge for yellow?
A very good time here for Van Aert’s Visma teammate Ben Tulett. He comes over the line with the 4th quickest time.
The first of the GC top ten is now on the road, Romain Grégoire. The final race for the yellow jersey is soon to begin.
We’re nearing the time when the serious GC riders start their rides. Antonio Tiberi has recently started his ride, though he’s further down than he wanted to be on GC, in 23rd-place.
Mattia Cattaneo finishes his ride, and it’s a strong one. Only Van Aert, Söderqvist and Ganna have gone quicker.
Another time trial specialist, Rémi Cavagna, has fared better. He’s set the 5th fastest time.
Stefan Küng has just finished, and the climb has indeed put paid to his hopes. He’s down in 8th, 1-10 slower than Van Aert.
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