Pedersen and Fortunato wrap up Giro d'Italia titles barring disaster

As Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia continues, two major classifications have effectively been decided. Mads Pedersen has mathematically secured the Maglia Ciclamino (points jersey), while Lorenzo Fortunato has clinched the Maglia Azzurra (King of the Mountains) title.

Pedersen, who dominated the first week of racing with three stage wins in the opening nine days, now sits on four victories in total, and could yet add a fifth in Sunday’s finale in Rome. His consistency across sprint and intermediate stages has given him an unassailable lead in the points classification, providing he finishes the race.

Meanwhile, Fortunato reached 355 points in the mountains classification during today’s stage, putting him over 150 points clear of his nearest rival, Scaronni. Barring any withdrawal, the jersey is his through to Rome, marking a spectacular achievement in a Giro where Fortunato has been a constant force on the climbs.