Team Visma | Lease a Bike shows alertness in twelfth stage Giro d’Italia

# Team Visma | Lease a Bike Shines in Twelfth Stage of Giro d’Italia

On a sunny day, the twelfth stage of the Giro d’Italia saw five riders brave enough to break away early in the race. Initially given some leeway by the chasing peloton, the group’s lead was effectively managed by Team Visma | Lease a Bike, who maintained a composed strategy throughout the stage.

The tension heightened as the race approached two categorized climbs. With the pace noticeably increasing on these decisive climbs, many riders fell back, yet Team Visma | Lease a Bike stayed vigilant at the front. As the race neared its conclusion, the diminished peloton witnessed Alec Segaert of Bahrain – Victorious make a spectacular solo attack to claim victory. Remarkably, the Team Visma riders finished without significant incidents.

Sports director Marc Reef reflected on the day’s performance, stating, “We got through the day well. It was quite a difficult stage, as Movistar pushed hard on the climbs. We were well positioned at the front throughout the stage and Jonas was well supported by his teammates. In the finale, we took control at the front to avoid trouble, and fortunately that worked out well.”

### Stage Results

1. **Alec Segaert** (Bahrain – Victorious) – 03:53:00
2. **Toon Aerts** (Lotto Intermarché) – +00:00:03
3. **Guillermo Thomas Silva** (XDS Astana Team) – +00:00:03

### Team Visma | Lease a Bike Performance

The following riders from Team Visma | Lease a Bike finished the twelfth stage:

– 31. **Davide Piganzoli** – +00:00:03
– 32. **Jonas Vingegaard** – +00:00:03
– 34. **Sepp Kuss** – +00:00:03
– 53. **Victor Campenaerts** – +00:00:03
– 54. **Bart Lemmen** – +00:00:03
– 63. **Tim Rex** – +00:00:33
– 154. **Timo Kielich** – +00:15:06

### Overall Rankings

After the twelfth stage, the top three in the general classification are as follows:

1. **Afonso Eulálio** (Bahrain – Victorious) – 48:10:38
2. **Jonas Vingegaard** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:33
3. **Thymen Arensman** (Netcompany INEOS) – +00:02:03

Marc Reef’s insight emphasizes the team’s strong positioning and collaborative efforts, crucial for navigating the challenges of the Giro d’Italia. As the stages continue, Team Visma | Lease a Bike remains a formidable contender in this prestigious cycling event.