Favorite Pogacar went on to increase his lead within the general standings. The 25-year-old is greater than seven minutes forward of Colombia’s Daniel Martinez. German staff captain Bora-hansgrohe took third place on Tuesday, overtaking Wales’ Geraint Thomas within the general standings.
Drivers don’t settle for suggestions
The day began in chaos. With a temperature of two levels and a 95 p.c likelihood of snow predicted at Umbrail Pass, skilled cyclists refused to begin. “Such circumstances pose a severe well being threat,” stated the drivers’ union CPA. They wouldn’t adjust to the principles of the world physique UCI in dangerous climate.
The RCS organizer lastly determined to begin the stage in Laas after just a few hours. In complete, the drivers nonetheless needed to journey 118.7 kilometers within the rain and chilly. “It’s actually dangerous climate,” Pogacar stated. “I’ve already seen snowflakes at our resort, which is at an altitude of 1,900 meters. 600 meters excessive is unquestionably filled with snow. It is harmful to go there.”
After leaving Livigno, the 2498 meter excessive Umbrail Pass needed to be crossed on Tuesday earlier than persevering with in direction of Val Gardena. The RCS planner had initially deliberate to arrange a cease on the high of the cross the place riders would have the chance to vary garments throughout a three-minute break.
“The 12 months is 2024. It is unacceptable to cancel and restart races beneath such circumstances,” the CPA continued. The Umbrail Pass was added to the route final week rather than the two,758 meter excessive Stelvio Pass as a result of hazard of avalanches there.