Quintana keeps lead but Dumoulin remains pick to win Giro
ASIAGO, Italy — Nairo Quintana held on to the pink jersey in the penultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday but couldn’t be sure of victory. The 100th race will be decided on the last stage.
Thibaut Pinot of France won the 20th stage in a sprint finish ahead of Ilnur Zakarin of Russia and defending champion Vincenzo Nibali.
Entering the concluding time trial on Sunday, Quintana leads Nibali by 39 seconds, and Pinot was third, 43 seconds back.
Tom Dumoulin dropped from second to fourth, 53 seconds back, although he still remains the favourite considering his time trialing skills.