Greig Leach

It was a dozen guys who saw today's stage as the day that break would succeed. Given that they have already built up a 14 minute gap with 63 kilometers left to the finish line atop Prato Nevoso, they sure seem to be right. Davide Ballerini (Androni Giocattoli) drops back to his team car for a bottle and a quick stradegy meeting. Ballerini is one of those with a teammate in the group. Their presence in the break continues the team's 100% participation rate in every break of the 101st Giro. Just ahead of the Italian is Boy van Poppel (Trek-Segafredo) and Alex Turrin (Wilier Triestina).