Stage 12
Bennett's long-range strike
- Thursday 17 May 2018
- 215 km
- 823 m climbed
- Won by Sam Bennett
The road
How it was won
- 30 km to go
The rain splits the bunch
A vengeful downpour with 30km to go sees Lotto lift the pace and the peloton shatter; double stage winner Viviani is caught out behind and out of the picture.
- 7 km to go
Attacks over Tre Monti
Ulissi crests the late climb of Tre Monti with a gap; master descender Mohorič links up with Betancur and the pair hurtle towards the Imola circuit.
- At the line
Bennett's long-range strike
On the sodden race track Sam Bennett unleashes a spectacular long sprint, reeling in the late attackers inside the final 400m and ripping clear for his second win.
The result
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Bennett | BORA - hansgrohe | 4:49:34 |
| 2 | Danny van Poppel | Team LottoNL-Jumbo | +0:00 |
| 3 | Niccolò Bonifazio | Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team | +0:00 |
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