Team Sky grab stage 13 win at Giro d'Italia as Andrey Amador takes overall lead

Mikel Nieve attacked from a large breakaway to take a solo victory on the Giro d'Italia mountain stage as Andrey Amador took pink from Bob Jungels Photos by Graham Watson

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Mikel Nieve gave Team Sky something to cheer about at the 2016 Giro d'Italia after going solo from the day's breakaway to take the stage 13 victory.

Andrey Amador (Movistar) took the overall lead and the maglia rosa after the group of GC contenders distanced Bob Jungels (Etixx-Quick Step) on the final climb.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).