Koen Bouwman powers to maiden Grand Tour stage win, Juan Pedro Lopez stays in pink at Giro d'Italia
A stage for the ages in the Southern Apennines saw Jumbo-Visma bounce back from their early disappointments with a maiden Grand Tour stage win for Koen Bouwman and a stirring performance from the Dutchman’s teammate and compatriot Tom Dumoulin. The 2017 Giro champion was part of the day’s breakaway and then battled back in numerous occasions during a thrilling finale before helping to set up Bouwman for the win. The 28-year-old Bouwman kicked from the wheel of his teammate to make light of the final double-digit ramp to the line and deny compatriot Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) and Italy’s Davide Formolo (UAE Team Emirates) in Potenza.


