Milan--Spaniard Alberto Contador took a massive step towards his second Giro d'Italia triumph after increasing his overall lead on Fabio Aru after an epic 16th stage won by fellow Spaniard Mikel Landa on Tuesday.
Astana rider Landa claimed his second win of the race in winning the 174km ride from Pinzolo to Aprica in the Italian Dolomites, which took in no less than five categorised mountain passes including the notoriously difficult Mortirolo.
Landa came over the finish line in 5hr 02min 51sec with Contador settling for third place at 38sec behind on the wheel of Dutchman Steven Kruijswijk.
Astana team leader Aru finished nearly three minutes behind.
AFP
