Amanda Spratt escapes to solo win on Giro Rosa stage six summit finish

The Mitchelton-Scott rider moves into the race lead

Amanda Spratt wins Giro Rosa stage six. Image: Giro Rosa

Amanda Spratt wins Giro Rosa stage six. Image: Giro Rosa

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Amanda Spratt (Mitchelton-Scott) won stage six of the Giro Rosa after the breaking away on the 15 kilometre climb towards the summit finish.

The Australian rider attacked with 4km left of the stage and crossed the line 29 seconds ahead of her team mate, Annemiek van Vleuten, to take the maglia rosa - becoming the first rider outside of Team Sunweb to take the honours in the 2018 event.

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