Queen of them all
Stage 5 of the Giro Rosa was one that brought a sense of excitement for some and fear for others as the racers set off in Ponte in Valtellina. Initially planned to finish atop the Passo Gavia, landslides in the region caused a change to the route that saw the finish moved to Lago di Cancano. Despite the lower elevation and shorter distance, it still made for an incredibly hard stage that caused a big shake up in the general classification.
Tayler Wiles in the lead group.
The lead group continue to climb on Stage 5 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 88.8 km road race from Ponte in Valtellina to Lago di Cancano, Italy on July 9, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Elisa Longo Borghini on the final climb.
The peloton weave up the mountainside.
Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) solos to victory on Stage 5 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 88.8 km road race from Ponte in Valtellina to Lago di Cancano, Italy on July 9, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Top three on the stage Annemiek van Vleuten (NED), Lucinda Brand (NED) and Kasia Niewiadoma (POL) at Stage 5 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 88.8 km road race from Ponte in Valtellina to Lago di Cancano, Italy on July 9, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) stage win sees her take the race lead after Stage 5 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 88.8 km road race from Ponte in Valtellina to Lago di Cancano, Italy on July 9, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Elisa Longo Borghini defends the best Italian rider jersey.
Length: 87.5 km / 54.4 miles
Start: Ponte in Valtellina
Finish: Lago di Cancano
Fact of the day: The climb to Lago di Cancano was included in the Giro Rosa in 2011. The stage was won by Emma Pooley.
To check the latest results and rankings, go to https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/giro-d-italia-femminile/2019/
