Despite being down 1:05 and 1:02 on race leaders Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) and Australian Jai Hindley (Bora–Hansgrohe) respectively, Landa has not given up hope of a higher podium finish.
“Nobody has shown weakness, and anything can happen on Saturday,” Landa said.
Landa’s challenge on Saturday will be chasing down the two leaders, who themselves are fighting for every second with only two stages to go.
After losing pace in recent days, the Spanish rider managed a strong final ascent to the Santuario di Castelmonte, matching Carapaz and Hindley for the duration of the stage.
“On the final climb there were some movements (attacks) but it was a short climb and so all very explosive,” Landa added.
“That's not the best kind of racing for me, so I was happy to finish all together and to not lose any time to Carapaz and Hindley."
The Giro d'Italia continues tonight with a decisive stage in the overall battle for the pink jersey, with a monstrous day of climbing set to see the top climbers in the race battle it out. Watch the full stage from 8:05pm (AEST) via SBS On Demand, with the SBS coverage starting at 10:30pm (AEST). WA viewers can watch from 8:30pm (AWST).
