Plapp Solos to Stage Win and Ulissi Becomes First Italian to Lead Giro in 4 Years

Diego Ulissi ends Italy’s Giro d’Italia drought to seize pink jersey

The veteran Italian secured the maglia rosa to end four years without an Italian wearing the prestigious jersey to lead teammate Lorenzo Fortunato by 12 seconds and Primoz Roglic by a further second

CASTELRAIMONDO, Italy (AP) — Luke Plapp soloed to victory in the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia, the biggest win of his career. And Italian veteran Diego Ulissi moved into the overall lead Saturday. “Madness, madness,” Plapp said with a smile immediately after his first Grand Tour victory. Plapp attacked from a breakaway with about 45 kilometers (28 miles) remaining and had about a minute to lead on the final climb. The Australian rider then …

The Australian Luke Plapp prevailed alone in the 8th stage of the Giro de Italia, this Saturday in Castelraimondo, in which the Italian Diego Ulissi took the pink maglia.

While the Australian won in Castelraimondo, the Italian took over the leader's jersey with his presence in the escape.

Plapp solos to Giro stage eight win

Luke Plapp of Jayco AlUla won stage eight of the Giro d'Italia with a formidable solo effort on the 197 km ride from Giulianova to Castelraimondo while Diego Ulissi became the first Italian in four years to take the pink jersey.

Plapp solos to stage win and Ulissi becomes first Italian to lead Giro in 4 years

CASTELRAIMONDO, Italy (AP) — Luke Plapp soloed to victory in the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia for the biggest win of his career while Italian veteran Diego Ulissi moved into the overall lead on Saturday.