Before stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia and the near-summit finish of Lago Laceno, there was much debate if there would or would not be a GC battle. But the one notable takeaway amongst the overall favourites was that Ineos Grenadiers were collectively as strong on the climbs as they had been in the opening time trial.
The second category ascent of Colle Molella that effectively concluded stage 4 is nowhere near the level of difficulty of the Gran Sasso and the Alps and Dolomites in the second and third week of the Giro.
