Ulissi takes Giro stage win

UAE Team Emirates rider Diego Ulissi edged a thrilling climax to claim victory in stage

13 of the Giro d’Italia, with Joao Almeida close behind as the Portuguese increased his overall lead.

Ulissi powered for the line at the end of a 192km ride between Cervia and Monselice to get the better of Deceuninck- Quick Step’s overall leader Almeida and Patrick Konrad of the Bora- Hansgrohe team.