Riders stepped out of their team buses into pouring rain on Thursday morning as they made their way to sign-on for stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia.
Ahead of the first summit finish of this year's race, many of the overall contenders spoke to the media about what they expected from the day's racing. Many are predicting Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) will win the uphill sprint to the finish in Roccaraso.
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Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin), race leader
“Normally it’s a hard day and it definitely will be with the weather but hopefully it will it improve. If I have good legs, then I think I can follow [the others]. I think there will be attacks by Landa, Valverde and Nibali as they try to make the race hard and take time bonuses and take time before the upcoming time trial.
“I feel good. I think today will be a first test for everyone.”
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