Stage 11 Overview: Viareggio → Castelnovo ne' Monti (186 km)

Stage 11 presented a formidable challenge with its mountainous terrain, including the grueling Alpe San Pellegrino climb, featuring gradients up to 20%. The route tested the riders' endurance and climbing prowess.

Stage 11 Results

1. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – 4h 35' 20"

2. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – +10"

3. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl–Trek) – same time

4. Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) – same time

5. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) – same time

6. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – same time

7. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – same time

8. Einer Rubio (Movistar Team) – same time

9. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech) – same time

10. Diego Ulissi (XDS Astana Team) – same time

General Classification After Stage 11

1. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – 33h 36' 45"

2. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – +31"

3. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – +1'30"

4. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +1'45"

5. Primož Roglič (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – +1'50"

6. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – +1'56"

Key Highlights

• Richard Carapaz's Solo Victory: Carapaz launched a decisive attack with 9 km remaining, overtaking the breakaway group and securing his fourth Giro stage win. This victory propelled him to sixth in the GC standings. 

• Isaac Del Toro Extends Lead: Finishing second and earning bonus seconds, Del Toro solidified his position in the maglia rosa, now leading teammate Juan Ayuso by 31 seconds.

With the mountains proving decisive, the GC battle intensifies as the Giro d’Italia progresses.