Dutchman Kruijswijk moved into the overall classification lead yesterday and now has a huge lead of two minutes and 12 seconds after coming home second behind Foliforov.

The gap yesterday was just 41 seconds and the LottoNL-Jumbo rider may now have an insurmountable advantage.

Today's stage saw riders tackle a 11 kilometre uphill slog from Castelrotto to Alpe di Siusi.

Foliforov won in 28min 39sec with Kruijswijk given the same time as the Gazprom-Rusvelo rider.

However, the Russian eventually got the nod when the times were taken down further decimal points, winning by less than a second.

Kruijswijk's hopes of keeping hold of the leader's Maglia Rosa jersey were boosted as Italy's home hopeful Vincenzo Nibali faltered.

The 31-year-old, who has won all three Grand Tours including the Giro in 2013, lost time due to a broken chain and fans on the course who slowed his progress.

He was eventually 25th quickest, 2:10 behind Foliforov and Kruijswijk.

That means the Astana rider is 2:51 adrift of Kruijswijk in third place overall.

Colombia's Esteban Chaves currently sits in second in the general classification.

Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished third in today's time trial, with the Spaniard 23 seconds behind the leading pair.

The Giro will return on Tuesday (May 24), following a rest day tomorrow, with a 132km stage from Bressanone/Brixen to Andalo.

In the Women's World Tour, Megan Guarnier won the general classification at the Tour of California after holding the lead since leg one of the four-stage event.

The final stage today, a 66km ride around Californian capital Sacramento, was won by Dutch rider Kirsten Wild.

Guarnier has also taken over on top of the overall standings, with former leader Lizzie Armitstead of Britain falling to third.