Good morning and welcome to the
liveblog of the 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia. The 18th stage of the race could have been a day for the sprinters, but the organisers have placed a major obstacle close to the finish for them to overcome. How will the race unfold? What tactics will the teams use? Discover all that and much more by joining us for another day of cycling at the first Grand Tour of the season.