Damiano Cunego moves up to fifth overall

Damiano Cunego (Lampre-ISD)

Damiano Cunego (Lampre-ISD) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Damiano Cunego (Lampre-ISD) lost contact with the front group of overall contenders a kilometre from the spectacular summit finish on the Galibier but dug deep to finish just 26 seconds behind Frank Schleck.

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