2015 Giro d'Italia
News & Results
News & Results
Polanc Takes Stage 5 of Giro d'Italia; Contador Takes Maglia Rosa
Polanc Takes Stage 5 of Giro d'Italia; Contador Takes Maglia Rosa
Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) has taken Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia. Polanc surged away from two breakaway companions to win the hilly, 152-km ride from La Spezia to Abetone in 4:09:18. Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling), one of Polanc’s breakmates, held off Fabio Aru (Astana) for second at 1:31. Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo Bank) finished just behind Aru and claimed the maglia rosa.
Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) has taken Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia. Polanc surged away from two breakaway companions to win the hilly, 152-km ride from La Spezia to Abetone in 4:09:18. Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling), one of Polanc’s breakmates, held off Fabio Aru (Astana) for second at 1:31. Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo Bank) finished just behind Aru and claimed the maglia rosa.