Team rider Markel Irizar was given the jersey for Most Courageous rider on Wednesday, honoring his admirable comeback and successful battle with cancer, not to mention a strong performance in the day's break.
It’s not uncommon to see a rider dominate a race, especially in sprinting scenarios. When someone is truly on form they can be head and shoulders above their competition and win multiple stages.
Team leader Fränk Schleck lost time on the Giro’s stage 11 after being held up twice by crashes that saw the peloton come to a complete stop. Disappointed that the inappropriate action of another has cost him a chance to compete in the GC, Schleck lost 46-seconds on Wednesday.