 Overnight, a large amount of snow had accumulated on the Gavia, but the roads were cleared in time for the riders.Despite the cold and adverse weather forecast, the patron, Vincenzo Torriani, decided to go ahead with the stage.As snow fell on the riders climbing the muddy roads of the Gavia, Hampsten attacked at the base of the mountain but was chased by Erik Breukink, who eventually caught up and passed the American with to go.