MASSA, Italy — Afonso Eulálio surprisingly remained in the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia after a lengthy individual time trial, which was won in dominant fashion by Filippo Ganna of Italy.
No one could come close to Ganna, a time trial specialist who completed the flat, 26-mile route along the coast from Viareggio to Massa in 45 minutes, 53 seconds.
Thymen Arensman was second, 1:54 behind Ganna, with Rémi Cavagna another five seconds back.
Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard, who also is an expert time trialist, was expected to move into the overall lead after the 10th stage, despite starting the day 2:24 behind Eulálio.
However, an impressive ride from the young Portuguese rider — who relatively is untested in time trials — saw Eulálio keep hold of the pink jersey with a 27-second advantage over Vingegaard. Arensman moved into third overall, 1:57 behind Eulálio.
It was the only time trial in this year’s race.
Stage 11 is a 121-mile route from Porcari to Chiavara that features three categorized climbs.
The 109th men’s Giro d’Italia ends on May 31 in Rome.
The women’s Giro d’Italia runs from May 30-June 7 with Italian rider Elisa Longo Borghini as the defending champion.
