'Saturday is the last day to go for the white jersey' – Davide Piganzoli hopes to complete Visma-Lease a Bike's Giro d'Italia domination on final mountain stage

Visma-Lease a Bike have asserted their dominance at this year’s Giro d’Italia, securing five stage victories and controlling the general classification with Jonas Vingegaard in the maglia rosa. As the race approaches its climax, the team’s focus shifts to two final objectives: defending Vingegaard’s overall lead on the last mountain stage to Piancavallo and helping Davide Piganzoli claim the white jersey for the best young rider. With just one stage remaining, the battle for the white jersey has intensified, setting up a dramatic conclusion to the Corsa Rosa. The contest for the white jersey is tightly poised between Piganzoli and Afonso Eulálio of Bahrain Victorious, who has held the maglia bianca after a breakthrough performance and nine days in the leader’s pink jersey. Although Eulálio currently leads by 1 minute and 3 seconds, Piganzoli has been steadily chipping away at his advantage, most recently gaining over a minute on a key climb. The final stage’s double ascent of Piancavallo presents the last opportunity for Piganzoli to overturn the deficit, with both riders supported by their respective teams. Jonas Vingegaard has expressed his desire to see Piganzoli rewarded for his consistent and selfless work throughout the race, particularly his role as a mountain domestique. Vingegaard hinted that he might adopt a supporting role himself on the final climb to assist Piganzoli’s bid for the white jersey, underscoring the team’s commitment to a clean sweep of the race’s major honours. Piganzoli, while aware of the pressure, remains determined and confident, acknowledging the physical toll but ready to give his all on the decisive day. The outcome of Saturday’s stage will not only decide the young rider classification but also cement Visma-Lease a Bike’s comprehensive Giro d’Italia campaign. Should Piganzoli succeed, it would highlight the strength and depth of the team, showcasing their ability to nurture emerging talent alongside their established stars. The final mountain stage promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with the white jersey battle adding an extra layer of intrigue to the race’s closing moments.