Simon Yates launched a late solo attack to win the mountain stage as Ben Healy moved up in the polka dot jersey standings. Healy’s strong pull on Col de la Croix Saint-Robert saw Simmons fade, while Arensman emerged as closest chaser.
Not content with a maglia rosa on the first day of his maiden Giro on top of his rainbow jersey from Imola, Ganna on Wednesday added the Giro's maglia azzurra to his expanding wardrobe by showcasing his uphill ability on the dark