The current developments within the Giro d’Italia have introduced some adjustments to the overall classification, with Colombians looking forward to the upcoming mountain levels. Daniel Martínez, who had been in second place behind Tadej Pogačar, has now been overtaken by Geraint Thomas. Martínez acknowledged Thomas’ experience and efficiency, stating that he gave it his all and that the hardest a part of the Giro nonetheless lies forward.
The present normal classification after stage 14 is as follows:
1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO/UAE Emirates) – 50:00:0
2. Geraint Thomas (GBR/Ineos Grenadiers) at 3:41
3. Daniel Felipe Martínez (COL/Bora-Hansgrohe) at 3:56
4. Ben O’Connor (AUS/Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale) at 4:35
5. Antonio Tiberi (ITA/Bahrain-Victorious) at 5:17
The race is heating up because the contenders push in the direction of the end line, with Colombian riders wanting to make their mark within the difficult levels forward.