Giro: Almeida wins on Bondone, Thomas back in pink

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 23 - Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia, the 203-kilometre Sabbio Chiese-Monte Bondone. The Portuguese rider beat Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) in a two-man sprint, who returned to wear the pink jersey, snatching it from Bruno Armirail, who was delayed on the last climb. Third at the finish line, but 25 seconds behind Almeida, was Slovenian Primoz Roglic.
    Mt Bondone was one of the most challening climbs on this year's Giro. (ANSA).