{"id":120423,"date":"2026-05-12T14:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/giro-ditalia-stage-4-live-movistar-cracks-the-sprinters-and-race-leader-thomas-silva-on-the-14km-cozzo-tunno-climb\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:46:31","slug":"giro-ditalia-stage-4-live-movistar-cracks-the-sprinters-and-race-leader-thomas-silva-on-the-14km-cozzo-tunno-climb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/giro-ditalia-stage-4-live-movistar-cracks-the-sprinters-and-race-leader-thomas-silva-on-the-14km-cozzo-tunno-climb\/","title":{"rendered":"Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 4 LIVE: Movistar cracks the sprinters and race leader Thomas Silva on the 14km Cozzo Tunno climb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:46:31+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:46:31.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a74d60c7-13ef-40d9-b06d-5ce1828aa3da\">The Red Bull KM sprint is coming soon, just 12km to go, with 6-4-2 seconds on the line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It will be a battle for the maglia rosa.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:45:19+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:45:19.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc7c20ba-efce-4608-bebd-fc3ea3812d61\">Speeds touch 90km\/h on a straight section of the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:43:49+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:43:49.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5ecbc52-d8fa-4172-9416-44e1f4b8c333\">Bernal is having to work himself on the front of the chase group. Netcompany have sacrificed Turner&#8217;s sprint chances to help Bernal but it might not enough to save Bernal&#8217;s GC hopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:42:26+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:42:26.139Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b5dacc9-3f54-4537-94e1-77b63aff9e17\">There are only 38 riders in the front group. Bernal is still fighting to get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:40:57+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:40:57.990Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f00ee1e0-48f1-4ed1-a7cc-08e2913f22a8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Meanwhile Movistar are still hurting the group and kicking up a storm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:39:58+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:39:58.336Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fdfeb740-8b5d-43de-b3b1-489caa287ee3\">It&#8217;s over. Arnaud De Lie (Lotto) has abandoned the Giro. That&#8217;s tough for the Belgian sprinter he fought a virus to stay in the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:39:18+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:39:18.118Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-615a9777-0ef2-4699-bc96-611a2e0117ab\">The Lidl-Trek team is stuck behind the chasing groups, so Gee-West might have to use neutral service or wait for his team car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It seems Giulio Ciccone has stayed in the front group.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:37:19+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:37:19.983Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-daac4229-8e3f-4d5e-8dac-cfae34ee7c26\">A problem for Derek Gee-West on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:36:36+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:36:36.004Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3352d8c2-fdf6-4f9a-b4de-8471f952c152\">Bernal and Tiurner are only 20 seconds behind and so might yet get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:35:40+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:35:40.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-498261a0-7892-4cb4-ba98-a795b7a53ac6\">This work by Milesi and Garcia Cortina cracked the maglia rosa<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-03adcd76-6037-4789-bd03-631ebabae838\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DmX32gjaeXypMd8au6xXaQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:34:21+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:34:21.365Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-35km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-35km-to-go\"><span>35km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c0471ea1-6cab-4e40-b778-ae37fd5c4568\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders climbed via a series of hairpins, now they descend towards Cosenza on similar roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:31:20+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:31:20.125Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-663880ac-2876-49a3-bca8-235668faa402\">Finally the riders can catch their breath on the descent but the pace is still high. There is no time to relax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:26:37+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:26:37.983Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-faf628cf-bd55-4c4f-84bd-99f9194e7218\">Movistar lead over the KOM and push on. They have hurt everyone in the peloton on the climb today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bernal is about 30 seconds behind and will have to chase hard down the descent.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:25:09+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:25:09.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1042772-a94e-48eb-ae28-7461282a5479\">The climb is almost over but there re 3km of flase flat and so more hurting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:23:49+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:23:49.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a750b8d9-f7e6-4f65-b58a-cb33ea36e0e9\">Ben Turner has slowed to pace Bernal but they face a battle to get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:23:20+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:23:20.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c45974f-11f5-4cdf-be5f-f9251041ef44\">The riders are 1km from the summit, as Vingegaard and the Visma rider grab bidons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:22:22+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:22:22.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56c0779c-8053-4108-be58-41d906042bc2\">We spoke too soon about Bernal. He is suffering and has lost the wheel in the front group!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:19:52+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:19:52.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5eeb7456-f68d-426c-92b0-5c617cb1574b\">Florian Stork (Tudor) is now the virtual race leader. He is in the front group and was only four seconds down on Magnier, along with Egan Bernal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And the Red Bull sprint comes after the descent, with six, four and two seconds up for grabs. Then10, 6, 4 at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:17:27+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:17:27.178Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d25b676f-6542-486b-af86-38ff1b246c44\">Bang Corbin Strong cracks and tells his teammates to leave him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is almost a GC stage now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:16:22+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:16:22.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43f45520-cd93-496f-9d3b-525e57dc291b\">There is still 4km to go the KOM point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:15:57+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:15:57.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4c9df774-2699-4280-bf33-522a2070a3ae\">Milesi has a face of pain as he gives his all on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:14:38+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:14:38.214Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ddd055ef-5a6f-49be-bdab-7b9fd067c4db\">Corbin Strong (NSN) is still in the front group but is suffering to stay on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Movistar have 5 riders on the front to put down the hurt.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:13:38+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:13:38.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cab95531-10e5-4de7-b50f-53dc1f7b49d6\">Thomas Silva is already 2:00 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:12:39+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:12:39.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7c69a048-8db4-4616-b5ef-ec23fe2d97eb\">There are only 50 or so riders in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:12:04+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:12:04.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ef67bf4-3d42-4952-8c38-7563f3e51fe6\">Filippo Ganna has been dropped but Jack Haig is trying to pace him back to the front group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Riders and teams know that the gradient eases soon but this will hurt the big Italian.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:10:45+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:10:45.872Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-768b4738-604c-4bd4-a5a7-376571d3206b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The climb has turned the race upside down. There is still 50km to race!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is never a quiet day at the Giro, something always happens.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:09:33+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:09:33.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eaa18d34-e8d6-46ae-8bfa-cc922a1a0771\">The sufferance of Thomas Silva.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054201890250903803\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thomas Silva est l\u00e2ch\u00e9 \u00e0 10km du sommet !Il y aura un nouveau maillot rose ce soir \u00e0 l&#8217;issu de la 4\u00e8me \u00e9tape du Giro d&#8217;Italia ! \ud83e\ude77 pic.twitter.com\/8Kpz7KwVlt<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054201890250903803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:06:27+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:06:27.141Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d40f7783-8c7e-4a10-b054-9304d960c521\">Tobias Lund Andresen of DEacthlon is also gone. Are there any sprinters left up front?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:05:46+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:05:46.822Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d289c8b-fd2e-4305-a7e2-50d311f2ab73\">The Maglia Rosa Thomas Silva also cracks. There is still 9km to climb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:04:37+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:04:37.658Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bfdf3da4-5bf9-4be8-90b6-f9cc91b5bd5f\">On a short but steep &#8211; 11% &#8211; Paul Maginer and Jonathan Milan are dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:04:02+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:04:02.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3070652-3d8d-4c61-872c-6bbce3022a2c\">Dylan Groenwegen, Ethan Hayter and Pascal Ackermann have been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:03:17+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:03:17.705Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3bc94556-eabe-4545-94c4-360df1fd7bc1\">The pace of Milesi and Garcia Cortina is hurting lots of sprinters and the break is also about to be swept up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T14:00:04+00:00\">2026-05-12T14:00:04.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7151d446-7e65-40d5-9d49-fd981709fa81\">Riders are falling out of the back on the testing climb. Jonas Vingegaard only has two Visma teammates with him and two others further back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:58:53+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:58:53.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d2a134c-adb3-453d-b759-80584921e491\">Movistar are riding for good climber and fast finisher Orluis Aular.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:58:06+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:58:06.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8c22efc-67dd-4149-a532-4f120d5fd791\">Arnaud De Lie is one of the first to be dropped as Movistar and XDS set the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:54:43+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:54:43.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b60d156-ccf0-4b01-ab68-f8c44c9ec699\">Visma and Vingegaard are up front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:54:17+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:54:17.944Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a1054f5-c551-4cb9-b90a-85c4aad62f35\">There is fight for postion in the peloton. All the riders hasve been told the road narrows and is steep at the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:53:45+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:53:45.378Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-422c6b17-7371-4acf-a028-e461307f75f7\">The attackers change gears and start the climb. This switch in riding styles will hurt after the fast ride up the coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:49:34+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:49:34.119Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2c31974e-0963-4676-b2d7-84095948e831\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap to the six attackers is down to 1:50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:46:43+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:46:43.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-968be202-a971-45a7-973b-01cf486dfdf0\">Teams are starting to position and protect their team leaders before the Cozzo Tunno climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is 14.5km long and steep early on, so could see attacks and an attempt to shake out the sprinters.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:44:42+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:44:42.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-798348a7-9006-490d-9658-27bd4e917eea\">Teams are staying vigilant about the wind but the race will soon change drammatically with the start of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:41:03+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:41:03.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be12bedc-bf72-4e50-8ed8-88b5cf54cd9e\">Due to the warm weather, riders grab bidons and musettes in the feed zone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:37:17+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:37:17.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8238fe7-4efc-4add-b387-c92313f661cf\">Niklas Larsen drops back to Unibet team car and pours eater over his head and body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is warm out there, about 22C but even more so if you are working hard in the six-rider attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:34:32+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:34:32.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-746a9e95-1b29-459d-9972-dadeab434645\">The TV helicopter shots show the hilltop villages and so the testing terrain of Calabria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:29:22+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:29:22.673Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-75km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-75km-to-go\"><span>75km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2e1ba339-ee1b-44a0-960a-e24e7598410f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The crowds are out along the roadside, cheering the riders along.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:24:59+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:24:59.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-691c592b-f890-4a94-81b0-a98f0a2009b0\">The riders get to avoid the crosswinds when they enter tunnels along the coast road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:20:50+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:20:50.537Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d9a99ee1-9ba8-466a-af5d-3484ee5f8ca8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is holding the six attackers at 2:00.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The presence of Darren Rafferty (EF Education-EasyPost), who is only 10 seconds down on GC, has forced XDS to chase harder and keep the Irish rider under control.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:18:30+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:18:30.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eac6993a-2785-4d62-bb7d-48892b1a83cd\">Groves was considered a sprint contender but crashed on stage 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:16:39+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:16:39.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a49044e4-9dec-4c44-b684-66d021f82dee\">Sadly it has been announced that Kaden Groves (Alpecin) has abandoned the Giro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:15:06+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:15:06.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-571748a9-9a66-47bc-93ad-0b796f213f00\">The average speed for the first hour is a fast 45.3 km\/h.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:13:14+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:13:14.035Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6673da5c-54f4-44e6-8695-2def810df198\">The coast road is flat and straight as it follows the sandy beach coastline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">XDS are again leading the peloton, as other riders roll along in their slipstream.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:07:33+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:07:33.653Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22b53912-35a5-407b-91c8-7919d29cac32\">Flags along the roadside confirm the wind is blowing but for now the peloton is all together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T13:01:03+00:00\">2026-05-12T13:01:03.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e722a9fd-683b-4e03-8f4f-8029895feeab\">It&#8217;s time for the first feed zone. This cold slow the peloton briefly but then the roads are exposed to the wind from the Ionian Sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:59:10+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:59:10.872Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8fd5cb6c-0c68-42be-a798-4a4fbace2fcc\">Other teams have moved up to the front of the peloton, in preparation for any crosswind action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hold onto your hats!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:58:00+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:58:00.579Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3823abfe-2acb-4e00-a5e5-855851cc316d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are about to hit the coast road. The gap stays at 2:00 but the peloton is keeping the attackers on a short leash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:54:59+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:54:59.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01b61a74-c315-44aa-9e96-a5adb8a2dead\">How strong is the wind along the coast? Well, the kitesurfer and windsurfers are out and moving at speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:52:36+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:52:36.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e069bf8-a7d8-4e36-9bb4-e068d69303a1\">It&#8217;s interesting to see the Decathlon team leading the chase now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">XDS will be happy but what is Decathlon&#8217;s strategy?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:49:14+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:49:14.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2febb638-6166-4be5-a12b-f20bf1132738\">The riders are pedalling into a 30km\/h headwind as they near the Calabrian coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:47:58+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:47:58.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1832c16c-87f5-403a-8420-475698029788\">This is as great shot of Thomas Silva, his dog and his XDS Astana teammates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b50eee90-7069-4154-b593-654823ead573\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY.jpg\" alt=\"The XDS-Astana team sign on before stage 4 of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gs8gqtXHbwnMWv36P8upgY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:44:21+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:44:21.149Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-ot-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-ot-go\"><span>110km ot go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bb1cc79f-c180-4546-a54e-3b24e2fd5c62\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is the attack.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-32791514-1839-4b92-acdb-c41ab58d95ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:69.24%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE.jpg\" alt=\"Johan Jacobs of Switzerland, Niklas Larsen of Denmark, Warren Barguil, Martin Marcellusi and Mattia Bais of Italy and Team Polti VisitMalta compete in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfZyTRLr5NamxGQwgjG2vE.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:40:41+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:40:41.568Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53980df6-5103-4e82-8ce8-8594291a0d88\">Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), Darren Rafferty (EF Education-EasyPost), Warren Barguil (Picnic PostNL-Raisin), Mattia Bais (Polti VisitMalta), Niklas Larsen (Unibet Rose Rockets) are working well together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Their lead is up to 2:00 now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:39:53+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:39:53.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f159bb42-1a80-4fcd-851d-96f42403cadd\">The riders are near Lamezia Terme now, where they flew into on Sunday night from Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They will see get a full on taste of the wind, which will soon become a cross wind.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:38:29+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:38:29.609Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56805de1-f9e7-4e39-a10a-02726d8e5820\">This is an interesting break.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Barguil is arguably the best climber and a Grand Tour stage winner, as is Mattia Bias.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-56805de1-f9e7-4e39-a10a-02726d8e5820-2\">Darren Raferty can also climb well- he was third in the Tour of the Alps mountains classification. He is also 10 seconds down on Silva on the GC.<\/p>\n<p>We expect Larsen to be strong too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:31:01+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:31:01.796Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7bd289e-5586-408f-a383-43b67613ba83\">Sonas Vingegaard spoke before the start and seemed happy and relaxed as he talked how about how he needed to do some efforts on the rest day after the &#8216;easy&#8217; pace of the opening stages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054172848722255997\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not quite a rest day for Jonas Vingegaard! \ud83d\udc40Jonas Vingegaard says he was hitting intervals on the first Giro d&#8217;Italia rest day! pic.twitter.com\/DiMv9lCz0A<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054172848722255997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:28:39+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:28:39.356Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90f307af-708e-44cc-b5aa-e33b5cdea990\">XDS-Astana have two riders on the front of the peloton leading the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:27:07+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:27:07.524Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c99cc2d3-4405-4b7d-88a0-2e061c51b9be\">These are the six riders up front: Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), Darren Rafferty (EF Education-EasyPost), Warren Barguil (Picnic PostNL-Raisin), Mattia Bais (Polti VisitMalta), Niklas Larsen (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:25:01.976Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125km-to-go\"><span>125km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea373152-c232-4fba-9187-8582e7304c2a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The attacks have pushed out their lead to over a minute. XDS are leading the chase with the Visma riders tucked in just behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:24:09+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:24:09.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ca31e03-f3b9-49d8-81b9-6545d2f7fa5d\">It has been confirmed that Wilco Kelderman (Team Visma-Lease a Bike) is the only non-starter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is our story on his abandon and what it means for Jonas Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/jonas-vingegaard-loses-key-climbing-teammate-still-struggling-with-aftereffects-of-bad-giro-d-italia-crash\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/jonas-vingegaard-loses-key-climbing-teammate-still-struggling-with-aftereffects-of-bad-giro-d-italia-crash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jonas Vingegaard loses key climbing teammate still struggling with aftereffects of bad Giro d&#8217;Italia crash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-afdf779c-dc90-4f0b-a02a-1bf8449f7fc4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV.jpg\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Bart Lemmen of Netherlands and Team Visma | Lease a Bike compete during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:18:30+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:18:30.176Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3b1c71c3-e8d3-420b-b201-dfbd6a702094\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton eases, is this it? There are six attackers now and they opening a gap as the road climbs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is quickly up to 145 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:13:56+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:13:56.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d45dfbfa-276c-44ee-8627-82f55d22eeb9\">Other teams are trying to join the five attackers but that only inspires the peloton to chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:11:09+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:11:09.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e412f0f8-81f8-452f-8960-057f4ff68e3a\">Meanwhile XDS are trying to control other attacks from the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are five rider away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:10:27+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:10:27.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-00e329cc-f6e2-41f4-87a5-e6f537f6c4d3\">Warren Barguil is one of the riders on the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:09:20+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:09:20.365Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab68bd04-a5e3-45b2-b9fe-bf53ad66b222\">Attacks! Riders keep going up the road but others chase them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:06:32+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:06:32.844Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-138km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-138km-to-go\"><span>138km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4e421012-51ca-4ee2-afa2-5a012f3dab3b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re off! Via Via! The race director Stefano Allocchio waves his flag and stage 4 is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T12:01:23+00:00\">2026-05-12T12:01:23.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-052a7fa7-f0f2-48de-8ec4-04ee9d676b71\">The riders seem relaxed and happy as they roll out but all the Bardiani riders are up front and so we expected attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break offers a great opportunity to win the stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:57:06+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:57:06.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-83b72413-b4c8-4c48-86ff-198ec22360eb\">As the riders cover the 12km neutralised sector, the XDS rider share some Haribo and extra sugars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">XDS seem ready to defend the magli rosa but other riders are lined-up and ready to go on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-83b72413-b4c8-4c48-86ff-198ec22360eb-2\">5km to the flag drop!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:55:46+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:55:46.444Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f8a7b21-128a-4890-bb09-b894b006d207\">Jonas Vingegaard seems to be warming to the Giro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054168307289194522\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc1d \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0 Jonas and The Bees#GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/tFplIZe5G6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054168307289194522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:54:41+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:54:41.827Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee6f8393-17ce-4aaa-82e2-ba02a736209e\">This was the roll out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054166705685831904\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f The first stage on Italian soil is underway! \ud83d\udcfa Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are \ud83c\udf10 pic.twitter.com\/yGtQel7wfX<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054166705685831904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:53:30+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:53:30.870Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d008272-5b3f-45e3-a402-931c688a3a55\">This is what Netcompany DS Leo Basso said of the stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054167549273657386\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f &#8220;Now we start another phase of this #GirodItalia.&#8221;The peloton are rolling on stage four \ud83d\ude4c. We asked Sport Director Leo Basso to talk us through what today has in store \ud83d\udcf9 pic.twitter.com\/MA5c0Pz6oT<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054167549273657386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:52:13+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:52:13.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-567302f1-9354-4957-b62b-f569ad679947\">Don&#8217;t look down guys!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 12km neutralised sectors covers one of Catanzaro&#8217;s high bridges.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:51:12+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:51:12.755Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b59cd637-b6a6-4784-a187-f2c459f7e41a\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Enjoy unrivalled reporting from our team of journalists on the ground, including breaking news, analysis, and more, from every stage as it happens, plus access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-b59cd637-b6a6-4784-a187-f2c459f7e41a-2\"><em><strong\/><\/em><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Giro26\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Giro26\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><em><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:50:15+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:50:15.150Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc88dfd6-6a82-4daf-ae04-2fbe71d99818\">The crowds were huge in Bulgaria and they are huge in Calabria. The Giro is a celebration, an escape, and a day off work, school and normal life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">I wrote about the cultural meaning of the Giro is this special Premium feature for Cyclingnews, also looking into the business of race organiser RCS Sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/legendary-duels-left-field-business-moves-and-the-role-of-la-gazzetta-how-rcs-turned-the-giro-d-italia-into-a-national-treasure-and-a-billion-euro-event\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/legendary-duels-left-field-business-moves-and-the-role-of-la-gazzetta-how-rcs-turned-the-giro-d-italia-into-a-national-treasure-and-a-billion-euro-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Legendary duels, left-field business moves, and the role of La Gazzetta: How RCS turned the Giro d&#8217;Italia into a national treasure, and a billion Euro event<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-4aa7eaed-c214-4067-be96-b5971f367287\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU.png\" alt=\"Giro d&amp;#039;Italia montage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsSB4ogDfkcQCPDTGEWBLU.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:46:42+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:46:42.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5925ebb-341e-4de4-8070-0bfc353aed7b\">Jan Christen is the best young rider white jersey. He is perhaps also UAE&#8217;s team leader after losing Adam Yates and Jay Vine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054163923344007360\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">High-five! \u270b\ud83e\udd0d Jan Christen #WeAreUAE#GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/D6QireO0Ph<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054163923344007360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:41:41+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:41:41.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0391302-1a8d-4434-9747-75b135060650\">The countdown is done and the riders roll out of Catanzaro.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Race on!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:41:16+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:41:16.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d3729bd-2b5e-4ca5-bc6d-9b5b65b51c1a\">Guillermo Thomas Silva is on the front row of the start grid in his maglia rosa.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b50d511d-bd82-473b-99c7-c2e665b64a92\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT.jpg\" alt=\"PLOVDIV, BULGARIA - MAY 10: Guillermo Thomas Silva of Uruguay and Team XDS Astana - Pink Leader Jersey and a view of Trofeo Senza Fine prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 10, 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MMVicwzUNMbVhEnRkysmuT.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:37:43+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:37:43.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca275e0a-c53d-4025-b839-2bd3349654b0\">Of course, true to character, Paul Magnier believes in his chances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Cozzo Tunno climb (14.5 km at 5.9%) ends 44 km from the finish, with a 20km descent and then 20km of flat roads to the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-ca275e0a-c53d-4025-b839-2bd3349654b0-2\">&#8220;You have to believe it, otherwise there&#8217;s no chance. I&#8217;ll try. But I&#8217;ll know pretty quickly whether I can make it or not,&#8221; Magnier told L&#8217;Equipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:35:57+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:35:57.021Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72065791-b08e-4559-b1ec-aa2e79ccc329\">Unibet line-up at the rear of the peloton before the roll out. Dylan Groenewegen is not expected to survive the climb but Luk\u00e1\u0161 Kubi\u0161 could and is a proven fast finisher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:30:30+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:30:30.947Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2d79863-4cc2-42f6-8710-e5fda8d6a6f1\">This is the stage map, with the stage in the toe of the Italian peninsula.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3ff3d79c-f0b9-4394-89db-151ec91aa4ed\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:852px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck.jpg\" alt=\"The map of stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-852-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifSvckaBwF3RGEsYSBZBck.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:27:16+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:27:16.287Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e6202534-7cad-4215-8a5c-f30ed887d53b\">This is the stage profile.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-287e661c-8019-460d-b303-b27febf31126\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:57.17%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR.jpg\" alt=\"The profile of stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbWvUii4yedMJK3hpPiATR.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:24:43+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:24:43.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d93cbc65-f61f-4259-b791-4621231aa5e1\">The riders and the race caravan are gathering at the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:24:13+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:24:13.793Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96abaf8d-9ebd-4828-be4c-c72c44de860c\">The stage is &#8216;only&#8217; 138km long but the riders face a neutralised sector of 12km, extending the time in the saddle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:18:47+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:18:47.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bedecb26-6882-476a-a294-d1eb214bd0c0\">Netcompany are the next team to sign on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054158858570829937\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pippo, Egan, e tifosi \ud83d\udc9e #Giroditalia pic.twitter.com\/u0KjD8rrwI<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054158858570829937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:17:54+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:17:54.003Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9818daa-f3a6-458f-8d92-986f76bced6e\">The Giro is far more than a bike race, it&#8217;s a journey of discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:09:33+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:09:33.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2785911-d955-4270-9c31-ec96b3c53aa3\">Meanwhile, the countdown to the Tour de France is already underway, with Remco Evenepoel one of the first riders to start his altitude training block.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/start-the-countdown-remco-evenepoel-ramps-up-tour-de-france-preparation-with-sierra-nevada-altitude-training-camp\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/start-the-countdown-remco-evenepoel-ramps-up-tour-de-france-preparation-with-sierra-nevada-altitude-training-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;Start the countdown&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel ramps up Tour de France preparation with Sierra Nevada altitude training camp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T11:05:07+00:00\">2026-05-12T11:05:07.834Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad533e60-5968-46b2-abee-46bd99f6e2f9\">This is the official stage profile and map. Look how long the stage follows the expose coast road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054079121651626267\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tappa 4\ufe0f\u20e3 | Stage 4\ufe0f\u20e3\ud83d\udea9 Catanzaro\ud83c\udfc1 Cosenza\ud83d\udccf 138 KM\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f 13:40#GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/FyRxtUFYP0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054079121651626267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:58:35+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:58:35.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9270ce9-071b-4b09-ae06-4280d0c1b339\">In Catanzaro the teams have started to sign on, with Picnic first on stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The stage starts at 13:40 CET, with XDS Astana and the maglia rosa last to sign on at 13:25.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:56:32+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:56:32.100Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1822aab9-b1a7-494b-b910-66bf940df740\">Paul Magnier told L&#8217;Equipe he will try to survive the climb and so sprint for the stage victory but warned about the cross winds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;The wind, coming off the coast, is likely to make the race more difficult, more nervous,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-1822aab9-b1a7-494b-b910-66bf940df740-2\">&#8220;If Vingegaard is in the first echelon and manages to distance Bernal, they&#8217;ll go all out on the climb to try and take as much time as possible from him. And that won&#8217;t be to my advantage.<\/p>\n<p>If the climb has a tailwind, that won&#8217;t be to my advantage either. But I had a good altitude training camp. I don&#8217;t feel too bad in the mountains.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9c005982-3d26-4e9c-8cbc-e3240095d280\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:68.46%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC.jpg\" alt=\"Soudal Quick-Step French rider Paul Magnier (R) wearing the points classification mauve jersey (Maglia Ciclamino) celebrates as he crosses the finish line next to Lidl - Trek Italian rider Jonathan Milan to win the 3nd stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Plovdiv and Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 10, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFnADuGdRD3Pu6q4E8TBrC.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:54:07+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:54:07.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5a188b2-95ad-49f1-bdca-e172b11cf1ac\">The sun is out in Italy. There is little sign of wind at the start but the forecasts are for a strong headwind for the ride out of Catanzaro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:50:59+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:50:59.259Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89e47293-a025-46a0-9d18-ee7f410be799\">Philippa York also gave her view on the racing in her Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis.<\/p>\n<p>She noted how &#8220;The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giro d\u2019Italia<\/a> is no stranger to a bit of drama, sometimes of an exciting nature and at others excruciatingly painful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/dreams-fulfilled-but-disasters-poorly-handled-in-bulgaria-philippa-yorks-giro-d-italia-analysis\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/dreams-fulfilled-but-disasters-poorly-handled-in-bulgaria-philippa-yorks-giro-d-italia-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dreams fulfilled but disasters poorly handled in Bulgaria \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c9358bff-d68a-4dcf-a21e-3166670dc69b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL.jpg\" alt=\"Guillermo Thomas Silva of Uruguay and Team XDS Astana celebrates at podium as Pink Leader Jersey winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqnDFNQZTKsvDZhMY4ANjL.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:47:42+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:47:42.684Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c825f6a0-3310-4457-8554-fc385444ec15\">James Moultrie and Alasdair Fotheringham are on the ground at the Giro for Cyclingnews. They also completed the transfer from Bulgaria to Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">James looked back at the Grand Partenza, highlighting the good and bad of a week in Bulgaria. It&#8217;s a great read.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-c825f6a0-3310-4457-8554-fc385444ec15-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/250-000-fans-in-sofia-a-packed-lidl-car-park-and-flamingos-giro-d-italia-reflections-from-a-crash-marred-but-memorable-bulgarian-grande-partenza\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/250-000-fans-in-sofia-a-packed-lidl-car-park-and-flamingos-giro-d-italia-reflections-from-a-crash-marred-but-memorable-bulgarian-grande-partenza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>250,000 fans in Sofia, a packed Lidl car park, and flamingos \u2013 Giro d&#8217;Italia reflections from a crash-marred but memorable Bulgarian Grande Partenza<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:21:03+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:21:03.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d3d7eb8-743a-47b8-b2d3-2bd1214bf55c\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/riders\/paul-magnier\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/riders\/paul-magnier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Magnier<\/a> (Soudal-Quickstep) made it two wins in three days in a three-way photo finish in Sofia but will have to suffer on the climb today if he wants to sprint for a third win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Some teams may try to push the pace on the climb in ther hope of dropping the talented young French rider.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-9d3d7eb8-743a-47b8-b2d3-2bd1214bf55c-2\">This is our full stage 4 preview.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-4-preview\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-4-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 4 preview &#8211; Can Paul Magnier make it three wins on race\u2019s first stage in Italy?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-139f44b4-7b52-44fb-8044-5923b86ab7d4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1500px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG.jpg\" alt=\"SOFIA, BULGARIA - MAY 10: Stage winner Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Purple Points Jersey celebrates the victory of with his teammates Ayco Bastiaens of Belgium, Gianmarco Garofoli of Italy, Andrea Raccagni Noviero of Italy, Jasper Stuyven of Belgium, Fabio Van den Bossche of Belgium, Dries Van Gestel of Belgium, Filippo Zana of Italy after the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 10, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utwxsphT7jrX67EPGyTFdG.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:18:27+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:18:27.538Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a47bb71d-b25b-49d8-afcb-7e79902a5eb5\">Today&#8217;s stage is a 138km ride from Catanzaro to Cosenza in the southern Calabria region of Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The stage is relatively short but should be entertaining and even intense. The stage begins with a climb that is perfect for attacks. Then the riders face 50km on the exposed coast road and a 14km climb inland towards Cosenza.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-a47bb71d-b25b-49d8-afcb-7e79902a5eb5-2\">The wind is blowing in Italy today and so it could be a factor, especially along the coast road. We could see attacks, the peloton lined out and perhaps even splits due to echelons and the cross wind.<\/p>\n<p>The wind is blowing from the riders&#8217; left at average speed of 25 km\/h.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T10:13:44+00:00\">2026-05-12T10:13:44.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Buongiorno and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/giro-d-italia-stage-4-live-cross-winds-and-a-long-late-climb-could-spark-chaos-on-the-road-to-cosenza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-12T14:46:31.127Z The Red Bull KM sprint is coming soon, just 12km to go, with 6-4-2 seconds on the line. 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