General classification contenders Vincenzo Nibali and Sergio Higuita finished safely in the front group, in a rainy and windy stage.

Nizzolo takes first win for team under leadership of Riis, Impey sets up final-stage showdown with Porte.

Giacomo Nizzolo signs with Dimension Data and Laurens ten Dam is set to join BMC-CCC, as Hugh Carthy renews with EF Education First-Drapac

Climber bauke Mollema and sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo set for Vuelta a España start with Trek-Segafredo

Trek-Segafredo's John Degenkolb and Giacomo Nizzolo will miss Saturday's Milano-Sanremo.

Nizzolo's 2017 season was essentially a wash due to injury and health problems. This year, he's got his first win and a bit of confidence.

Giacomo Nizzolo won the final stage of the 2018 Vuelta a San Juan on Sunday in the host city, as Gonzalo Najar captured the overall title.

The 27-year-old Italian is a strong sprinter and classics rider.

The Italian holds off John Degenkolb and Mark Cavendish and will wear the leader's jersey Friday.

Giacomo Nizzolo has 13 podium finishes in his career at the Giro d'Italia, and yet, he is still on a quest for his first stage win.