'Despite the changes it was an epic ride' - Pros react to brutal shortened stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia 2021

Riders battled through horrific conditions over the 153km route

Hugh Carthy, João Almeida and Giulio Ciccone battling up the snow covered Passo Giau on stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia 2021
(Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia 2021 was set to be the 'queen stage' of the entire race, but unfortunately two giant mountains had to be taken out due to extreme weather conditions.

This, however, didn't take away from the drama as live TV pictures of the race flickered in and out and we saw some of the more vital moments of the race, including the brutal attack of Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) halfway up the final climb of the Passo Giau on his way to stage victory.

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