Isaac Del Toro, the first Mexican rider to wear the pink jersey, finished safely in the main pack following the 89-mile route from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno, which featured three minor climbs early on before a relatively flat finale.

Nico Denz won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday as the German rider rode solo to victory in the final stages of the 144 km ride from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno while overall leader Isaac del Toro retained his pink jersey.

Nico Denz achieved a triumphant solo victory in Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, securing his third career stage win. The German cyclist advanced from a breakaway group and crossed the finish line with a considerable lead.