Contador adds to lead in Giro d’Italia

Alberto Contador increased his lead on the 18t h stage of the Giro d’Italia with a well-timed attack on the leg’s big cl imb, while former world champion Philippe Gilbert posted his second victory in this year’s race.

Contador extended his lead over Mikel Landa to 5 minutes, 15 seconds, with Fabio Aru third, 6:05 behind.