Dowsett wins Giro TT

British time-trial champion Alex Dowsett claimed stage eight of the Giro D’Italia today as Bradley Wiggins closed the gap on his general classification rivals.

The Olympic champion was expected to claw some time back on the 54.8-kilometre time trial from Gabicce Mare to Saltara following yesterday’s fall but could only finish 10 seconds behind Movistar rider Dowsett in second.