Simon Yates rode a stage for the ages when he stormed into the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday as the Visma-Lease a Bike rider erased Isaac Del Toro's lead to take the pink jersey on the penultimate stage.

One down, one to go. Isaac Del Toro maintained his tight grip on the Giro d'Italia pink jersey on Friday, the first of two massive alpine days. Del Toro even managed to increase his advantage slightly as the Mexican rider edged closest challenger Richard Carapaz to claim second place on the 19th stage and two precious extra bonus seconds.