The 178km stage from Genoa to Lucca was the biggest win he’s had in his career so far.
Thomas’ track background helped him in the break. “It was like a long, long, long team pursuit.” “It was really hard in the finale. It’s unbelievable.”
Stage 5
1 Benjamin THOMAS COFIDIS 3:59:59 0:14 0:00
2 Michael VALGREN EF EDUCATION – EASYPOST 3:59:59 0:08 0:00
3 Andrea PIETROBON TEAM POLTI KOMETA 3:59:59 0:07 0:00
GC
1 Tadej POGACAR UAE TEAM EMIRATES 19:19:15 0:00
2 Geraint THOMAS INEOS GRENADIERS 19:20:01 0:46
3 Daniel Felipe MARTINEZ BORA – HANSGROHE 19:20:02 0:47
