Summary
Filippo Ganna won a shortened time trial stage in the Vuelta a España cycling race, while Tom Pidcock remained third overall. The stage was reduced in length due to security concerns following protests. Joao Almeida gained time on the race leader, Jonas Vingegaard, but remains in second place with two stages left.
Key Facts
- Filippo Ganna won the individual time trial stage of the Vuelta a España.
- The stage distance was cut from 27.2km to 12.2km because of security concerns due to protests.
- Tom Pidcock kept his third place in the overall race standings.
- Joao Almeida, who is in second place overall, reduced the time difference to Jonas Vingegaard, the race leader.
- Hundreds of protestors, along with increased police presence, were present during the race.
- Two protestors were arrested for trying to jump barriers.
- Ganna finished the time trial one second ahead of Jay Vine and eight seconds ahead of Joao Almeida.
