Louis Meintjes has won the Coppi E Bartali.
The final stage was a 152.6km stage from Pavullo to Roccapelago which had Team Sky's Ben Swift in the lead.
Primoz Roglic (Adria Mobil) and Sam Spokes (Drapac) formed a break after thirty kilometres and had a lead of 3.30 when the peloton led by Bardiani started to chase them down.
With forty kilometres left, a front group of fifteen riders was now vying to take the stage
On the main climb of the day, Louis Meinjtes of MTN Qhubeka attacked and brought back Roglic and then with twenty two kilometres left went for broke.
Meintjes was not to be caught and put a minute into Cunego and Rebellin with Team Sky's Ben Swift coming in fourth, meaning that Louis Meintjes had won the stage and taken overall victory.
A delighted Meintjes said to his team: "This win really means a lot to me.
"It’s my first win in Europe and I have to thank the whole team who supported me at this race. They were always there and it makes me really proud.
"I hope this win also motivates people to help us and Qhubeka putting more kids on bikes in Africa".
Source: DSG
