BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) — Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday while countryman Vincenzo Nibali extended his overall lead.
The course was changed shortly before the start and the climb up Sestriere was removed because of avalanche threats. The cyclists were rerouted through Val di Susa, on a longer 113-mile trip from Cervere to Bardonecchia.
Santambrogio won in 4 hours, 42 minutes, 55 seconds, beating Nibali in a final sprint at the top of the steep Jafferau climb. Carlos Betancur was third. Nibali extended his lead to 1:26 over Cadel Evans.
Sunday’s route is also likely to be altered. It crosses into France and includes climbs up the Galibier and the Col du Mont Cenis.
