Alberto Contador back in Giro d'Italia lead after crucial time trial

Vasil Kiryienka wins the 2015 Giro d'Italia time trial stage as Sky leader Richie Porte loses further time to his rivals. Photos by Graham Watson

Alberto Contador on stage fourteen of the 2015 Tour of Italy

(Image credit: Watson)

Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) regained the overall race lead from overnight leader Fabio Aru (Astana) after a blistering performance in the individual time trial stage of the 2015 Giro d'Italia on Saturday.

Vasil Kiryienka (Sky) won the stage on a bittersweet day for Sky, as team leader Richie Porte lost all hope of contending for a podium placing after losing over four minutes to Contador.

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