{"id":242367,"date":"2026-05-08T12:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/giro-ditalia-stage-1-live-the-giro-starts-in-bulgaria-with-an-two-rider-attack-as-the-sprinters-wait-for-their-shot-at-taking-the-first-maglia-rosa-in-bulgaria\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:45:09","slug":"giro-ditalia-stage-1-live-the-giro-starts-in-bulgaria-with-an-two-rider-attack-as-the-sprinters-wait-for-their-shot-at-taking-the-first-maglia-rosa-in-bulgaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/giro-ditalia-stage-1-live-the-giro-starts-in-bulgaria-with-an-two-rider-attack-as-the-sprinters-wait-for-their-shot-at-taking-the-first-maglia-rosa-in-bulgaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 1 LIVE: The Giro starts in Bulgaria with an two-rider attack as the sprinters wait for their shot at taking the first maglia rosa in Bulgaria"},"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=\"2026-05-08T12:45:09+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:45:09.343Z<\/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-2aa426e2-8d53-480d-a1a7-015785542205\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) push on but their lead is down to 1:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:43:52+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:43:52.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3497e89b-df79-409b-92f6-fa691e28be35\">The riders are about to start the two circuits south of Burgas. Each loop of 22.1km features the category 4 Cape Agalina to award the first mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ba7e9c36-6fdd-4cc5-981f-876461778d0e\">\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\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-852-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-852-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-852-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fd3XbPMt2cqnSJBU646cAW-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: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:38:36+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:38:36.247Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5809aacb-c38e-4907-a253-97f9a294f9fe\">Who can beat Jonathan Milan? Dani Ostanek analysed the sprinters of the Giro d&#8217;Italia for Cyclingnews.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/who-can-beat-jonathan-milan-analysing-the-sprinters-of-the-giro-d-italia\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/who-can-beat-jonathan-milan-analysing-the-sprinters-of-the-giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Italian racer headlines sprint line-up, but Kaden Groves and Dylan Groenewegen are among the other top challengers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-88b3e11c-ba6b-4104-87f8-010f44c2bf42\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\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\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan Groenewegen, Jonathan Milan, and Kaden Groves are among the fastest sprinters lining up at the 2026 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY-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\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJfRvneuq3c2jetavQNFHY.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=\"2026-05-08T12:36:04+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:36:04.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a049b21a-fc43-4b0e-ae4e-b3aeb68cc300\">It&#8217;s great to see so many people out along the roadside. This is what bike racing and especially Grand Tours are all about.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Who wants to work or stay at home when the Giro is about go by?<\/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=\"2026-05-08T12:35:09+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:35:09.935Z<\/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-b6f7bcfa-69c3-4726-90b2-efd17c2a2ffc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As expected, the peloton has eased a little the gap is back up to 1:50. This is a cat and mouse game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) are the mouse and the peloton is the cat.<\/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=\"2026-05-08T12:30:17+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:30:17.739Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64e3be8e-1ae4-4e5b-b6f8-bbfdaf3d00bd\">Three riders are leading the peloton in pursuit of the attackers. They are: Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek), Hartthijs de Vries (Unibet Rose Rockets) and Ayco Bastiaens (Soudal Quick-Step).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e1072fb6-848f-45ae-829a-7c9a6c43fabd\">\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\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX.jpg\" alt=\"Ayco Bastiaens of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step competes during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX-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\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yRUPkfzKt9strf732KeWoX.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=\"2026-05-08T12:21:07+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:21:07.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af380103-9516-4acb-bf67-c403ed1c5603\">The racing is steady but the current speed is 44.2 Km\/h.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:20:38+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:20:38.493Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6578a8ad-db62-4112-8f8c-5ef2eecbf46a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has reduced the gap to the break to 1:25. This is a waiting game, with the attackers perhaps playing mind gams with the peloton by slowing to force them to ease off the chase, before accelerating again at the right moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:17:05+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:17:05.139Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09b89706-ca9d-414f-be6e-7360eb12dcb5\">There are some clouds gathering on the open plains south of Burgas. There is a slight chance of rain later in the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:14:54+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:14:54.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88717a2c-ed0f-4403-8e19-d37842570cc1\">This was James Shaw&#8217;s fumble.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2052723272593096915\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Triple bottle miss! \ud83d\ude2cJames Shaw misses three bottles in quick succession on the opening stage of the Giro d\u2019Italia! pic.twitter.com\/5Groz5FkqC<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2052723272593096915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T12:05:42+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:05:42.072Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8043b521-6c1f-453e-84ff-430e24196125\">The riders roll through a feed zone but James Shaw of EF fails to catch a bidon three times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Meanwhile, on a quiet section, multiple riders stop for a natural break.<\/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=\"2026-05-08T12:03:54+00:00\">2026-05-08T12:03:54.242Z<\/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-cc8ef54d-e229-407a-841b-0a6bf5a98c77\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a steady 47km of racing, the riders are back on main roads and heading south towards Sozopol to take on two laps of a 22.1km circuit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The long loop features the category 4 Cape Agalina to award the first mountains jersey, with the intermediate sprint in Sozopol after 90km and the first passage of Cape Agalina.<\/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-cc8ef54d-e229-407a-841b-0a6bf5a98c77-2\">The Red Bull KM sprint comes after 114.7, just 32km from the finish, so it will be interesting to see if any GC riders or sprinters fight for the six, four and two bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:58:03+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:58:03.553Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96523969-b074-41a5-951e-d545275bfbe3\">The riders are racing in the opposite direction to when they sprint to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:57:30+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:57:30.037Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d84c0be4-3c93-46de-904c-e8e141f58754\">Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) lead by 1:45.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:57:15+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:57:15.840Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7e247a4-cbd5-4bf8-a974-f3b32277918a\">As the riders move away from the coast and pass through Burgas for the first time, they get to see the finish area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:49:39+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:49:39.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-346634cc-a269-42f6-92d1-b9f7d8ae01da\">It&#8217;s interesting to see that the Netcompany Ineos riders are wearing black shorts with their new green-grey jerseys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c2ec0c51-b671-4b39-8be5-0fe1bc99cb45\">\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\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB.jpg\" alt=\"Filippo Ganna of Italy and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026, Stage 1 start\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB-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\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6hHxErZzBagiNR6yefygB.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=\"2026-05-08T11:46:11+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:46:11.853Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2571883e-0397-4237-a170-636ed4472ff7\">The riders roll through rapeseed fields<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0941fbd1-c5d5-4b9f-afb3-4bfe34bcc320\">\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\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of the peloton passing through flowery landscape during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB-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\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjxW9Cs5fmXYMb3WGnngmB.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=\"2026-05-08T11:45:24+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:45:24.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a56aeba5-8f0c-4f7b-bc3b-1fecd31a6e17\">Look at the crowds!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0298cd65-64f1-4d5f-93ed-bb7c25c65c0e\">\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\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB.jpg\" alt=\"The roll out from Nessebar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB-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\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8TMrUbxKWC8JEdRXbZcSpB.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=\"2026-05-08T11:44:49+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:44:49.413Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26443456-084c-4c2a-8a14-d9aaf06fdb88\">Our photographers have already captured some great shots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-edf9fa1d-4852-42e8-a4c1-0d28fa978d07\">\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\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of the peloton prior to the 109th Giro start in Nessebar, Bulgaria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-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\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.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=\"caption-text\">A general view of the peloton prior to the 109th Giro start in Nessebar, Bulgaria <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7f05ddd4-3b48-45c0-a8eb-c335c81012d1\">\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\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.jpg\" alt=\"NESSEBAR, BULGARIA - MAY 08: A general view of the peloton prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 1 a 147km stage from Nessebar to Burgas \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 08, 2026 in Nessebar, Bulgaria. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB-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\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2bvutFwZhb7RNPaceaopB.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=\"2026-05-08T11:41:03+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:41:03.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3dd6167-617b-4180-aff9-7e6a98356cf4\">This stage is a lot like Milan-San Remo. There is a slow build-up but then we are expecting a crescendo finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The fight for position in the final hour or so will be tense and high-speed.<\/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=\"2026-05-08T11:36:36+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:36:36.979Z<\/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-43cf48ca-9023-406e-8995-97860a4e470c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is a slight cross wind, blowing from the riders&#8217; left side as they ride south. They seek protection on the wheel but it is not strong enough to spark echelons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:33:36+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:33:36.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1f183b24-39ef-4860-9b80-47a2f849eeb9\">We can see some beautiful flamingoes feeding in the Black Sea. However Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) push on, trying to extend their gap over 2:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:28:42+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:28:42.402Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b8cf037-03d2-4645-b823-fa29fc3ec85e\">The stage profile shows the ride isa not totally flat but the road to Burgas just rolls softly as its follows the coastline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:27:43+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:27:43.287Z<\/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-dabf3adc-7be9-4263-8129-23c4cc96789a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Movistar are tucked behind the sprint domestiques at the front of the peloton, with other riders happy to roll along in their slipstream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:21:00+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:21:00.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ebbb909-f969-4012-9761-05f6afdb9ab4\">Riders from Soudal, Uno-X and Unibet are on the front but doing &#8216;soft&#8217; turns to keep the pace steady.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) have extended their lead to 2:20.<\/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=\"2026-05-08T11:17:56+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:17:56.732Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab8b11c4-571f-4c9f-95be-074ded99f6ed\">As the riders roll past huge rapeseed fields, the sprinters&#8217; team are playing bluff with each other and nobody is keen to lead the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:17:00+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:17:00.380Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-431e0110-100a-4099-a353-6659babf4409\">The peloton and the sprinters are keen to save energy early in the stage to be as fresh for the fast final hour and the sprint to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:13:54+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:13:54.580Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dbeaa43-90a0-476e-bd41-fb8a748ec486\">Egan Bernal of Netcompany Ineos is at his team car, perhaps with a mechanical problem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tim Rex of Visma also need help from his mechanic.<\/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=\"2026-05-08T11:12:57+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:12:57.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ed3843b-2f1e-4835-888a-3090b9bd4433\">The peloton has let the attackers go clear. The gap is up to 1:30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The attackers are Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta).<\/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=\"2026-05-08T11:05:53+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:05:53.574Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-145km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-145km-to-go\"><span>145km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-64083431-6f3a-4aba-b9b0-413acf6bc510\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We have two riders on the attack. Will the peloton chase?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:05:08+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:05:08.265Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e08eca5-8278-47d4-98d8-9023f1ab475f\">Race director Stefano Allocchio blows his whistle and waves his flag from the race car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 2026 Giro is underway!<\/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=\"2026-05-08T11:04:08+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:04:08.889Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2052704406567571864\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f THE 2026 #GIRODITALIA IS UNDERWAY!!! pic.twitter.com\/t25wOUq2tw<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2052704406567571864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:02:50+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:02:50.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59fab3e8-4996-4868-bbed-d85c469e4f4c\">The Unibet riders seem ready to dive into any early attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:02:11+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:02:11.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a1360d1-1dbf-4996-bf1f-57a8c3e516ad\">We can see Lidl-Trek leader Derek Gee-West up front near the race director&#8217;s car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:01:31+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:01:31.673Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40b10d05-d7d9-4b16-87a2-841d35afc56a\">1km until the stage starts!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T11:00:49+00:00\">2026-05-08T11:00:49.796Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5890a65-dfbb-44a2-9b68-ecac100d7748\">The local Bulgarian crowds are out along the roadsides. That&#8217;s great to see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:55:35+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:55:35.924Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d1e34f2-76c3-4ee7-8ad1-cf22678a9908\">The riders can enjoy a 4.7km neutralised ride out of the seafront of Nessebar. Then the flag will drop and we are expecting attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:54:40+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:54:40.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05ed78ec-a0a7-45bb-9069-3cefac130df1\">There are four jersey competitions and lots of other special classifications and prizes. We have all the details.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/giro-ditalia-classifications-and-rules-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/giro-ditalia-classifications-and-rules-explained\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia jerseys, classifications and rules explained \u2013 A breakdown of points available on each stage, prize money, minor prizes and more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5cef50b0-3363-4acd-80d0-5327b035871f\">\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\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm.jpg\" alt=\"ROME, ITALY - JUNE 01: (L-R) Isaac Del Toro of Mexico and Team UAE Team Emirates - XRG on second place, race winner Simon Yates of Great Britain and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Pink Leader Jersey and Richard Carapaz of Ecuador and Team EF Education - EasyPost on third place celebrate on the podium ceremony after the 108th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2025, Stage 21 a 144.8km stage from Rome to Rome \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 01, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm-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\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEvGkwTdjj9P48YJf4p4Tm.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=\"2026-05-08T10:52:24+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:52:24.428Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b35538a6-b734-4527-aa42-b583aec67c77\">Race favourite Jonas Vingegaard was one of the last to sign on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-70892cdd-2fee-40e4-b8d8-418b76262632\">\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\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m.jpg\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike prior to the 109th Giro start\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m-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\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5R5nHZTtMGa3YB8brsaV6m.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=\"2026-05-08T10:50:37+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:50:37.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f424d29-e019-4f23-9855-bcebae803d4b\">Here we go! The riders are about to roll out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:47:46+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:47:46.271Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90026c9b-18f4-4ab6-8cb2-dbc1313b4095\">The riders are happy to finally race after four days in Bulgaria but there is tension in the air due to the expected sprint finish.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2052700770877747546\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Team Giro d&#8217;Italia \ud83d\udc93 pic.twitter.com\/mZ4GnC4Ki0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2052700770877747546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:39:47+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:39:47.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d2e7d3a-d536-46a3-a8e7-e8d3810044cd\">The start of stage 1 in Nessebar is on the edge of the Black Sea. The sun is out!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-79d5082b-c254-4bdb-85a4-67949e8d229b\">\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\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of Team Movistar prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia stage start\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6-320-80.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\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ViFpoF4sLmfdLAqSbRAiM6.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=\"2026-05-08T10:36:36+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:36:36.003Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2052695019950080409\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bulgaria is turning pink! The #Giroditalia starts here, and the riders will race along the roads of a land rich in history and beauty. Cycling brings people together and is spreading around the world thanks to its ambassadors on two wheels, who bring excitement wherever they\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/sbYxxtkblK<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2052695019950080409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:34:52+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:34:52.682Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54b91db5-478a-463f-a010-b28f53fe5a8c\">The Giro d&#8217;Italia social media team are the best in the business. It&#8217;s great to be back at the Giro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2052689515127382491\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc6 We&#8217;re so unbelievably back #GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/qyzCSfFDaW<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2052689515127382491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:32:41+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:32:41.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e556d46d-1891-4000-a9f7-2f4ecdf00712\">Half of the teams have signed on so far, with EF Education showing off their new green swap-out kit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-22c6698a-7359-4db3-ab7b-3c8d910db5cb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1350px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:80.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the 2026 EF Education-EasyPost kit for the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4-320-80.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\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKoFD7RiHwf6twbNRwvr4.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: Assos\/EF Education-EasyPost)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:28:32+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:28:32.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1afdf843-4ffa-48a0-a160-e4c6189a411d\">Simon Yates snatched overall victory on the final mountain stage in 2025. He made a surprise decision to retire during the winter but his twin brother Adam is leading the UAE team this year and could win in Rome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Alasdair Fotheringham spoke to Yates for this special interview, with Adam revealing his brother has given him some tips.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/hes-given-me-a-few-tricks-and-tips-giro-d-italia-gc-contender-adam-yates-garners-advice-and-tactics-from-brother-simons-victory\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/hes-given-me-a-few-tricks-and-tips-giro-d-italia-gc-contender-adam-yates-garners-advice-and-tactics-from-brother-simons-victory\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;He&#8217;s given me a few tricks and tips&#8217; \u2013 Giro d&#8217;Italia GC contender Adam Yates garners advice and tactics from brother Simon&#8217;s victory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1d4ae7ca-1016-42ec-b4bf-7a09e7a63960\">\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:69.82%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Yates (l) celebrates with Simon Yates&amp;#039; (r) as his brother heads towards victory in the 2025 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG-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\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MZTziGTLxnM2c5pkWtrvBG.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=\"2026-05-08T10:24:19+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:24:19.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-836f639c-03b5-4427-9ef6-157b18a7d35e\">Cyclingnews will have full live coverage of every stage of the Giro. The race is also broadcast and streamed around the globe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Check out our special &#8216;How to watch&#8217; guide to understand where you can see the race and how a VPN can help if you are away from home.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-culture\/streaming\/watch-giro-d-italia-2026-live-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-culture\/streaming\/watch-giro-d-italia-2026-live-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to watch Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 \u2013 Free live streams, TV channels, Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5532dcfd-1ea6-4c15-ba60-08a632e3d62e\">\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\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf.jpg\" alt=\"GIULIANOVA, ITALY - MAY 17: A general view of the peloton prior to the 108th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2025, Stage 8 a 197km stage from Giulianova to Castelraimondo \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 17, 2025 in Giulianova, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf-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\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXbA22DERVzQH7ZntCGEjf.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=\"2026-05-08T10:17:33+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:17:33.464Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-69fc48d2-bf54-4d38-a94b-533a6d2c29ef\">At the start in Nessebar, the first teams are starting to sign-on. The sun is out and the weather is dry with expected temperatures of 18-20C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T10:14:43+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:14:43.518Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dccdf4e-d017-4e79-8859-c6383331e5c9\">This is our detailed stage 1 preview, with information on today&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 1 &#8211; Which sprinter is most likely to take the first maglia rosa?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ecd1c4dc-ad9b-497c-92d1-8f268d61a148\">\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\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Milan of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 8th UAE Tour 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX-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\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZmEF8nijeWNSyG3s4p6UyX.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=\"2026-05-08T10:11:29+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:11:29.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-630d7c4e-e7ee-437a-8fd8-39165df5520b\">The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/a> starts outside of Italy for the 16th time and a second consecutive year, with Bulgaria hosting a three-stage Grande Partenza on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is our full race preview, with links to all our special pre-race content, full stage details and maps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026- Preview<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-2f663eb9-e98d-4f9b-9530-da5ddab254af\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4057px;\">\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\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU.jpg\" alt=\"Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 map carousel image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU-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\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hT538ywKk2gfvdvEGwcroU.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\/Giro d&#8217;Italia)<\/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=\"2026-05-08T10:03:48+00:00\">2026-05-08T10:03:48.470Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b86c03c-8f20-49ee-8f59-b2e4f5441b01\">We&#8217;ve published previews, interviews, analysis and special features on the 2026 Giro in recent week and James Moultrie and Alasdair Fotheringham are on the ground in Bulgaria to speak to riders and teams and bring you all the best reporting on the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T09:57:16+00:00\">2026-05-08T09:57:16.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2710eb1e-bc50-493f-9cee-8469eb26da47\">The Giro d&#8217;Italia and the Grand Tour season begins with the Grande Partenza in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders will race three stages in Bulgaria and then transfer to Italy on Monday.<\/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-2710eb1e-bc50-493f-9cee-8469eb26da47-2\">Stage 1 is along the Black Sea coast, from Nessebar, a Unesco World Heritage Site and ends further south in Burgas after 147km of flat and likely fast racing.<\/p>\n<p>The tension is high as a high-speed sprint finish seems assured with the stage winner also awarded the first race leader&#8217;s Maglia Rosa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-08T09:54:55+00:00\">2026-05-08T09:54:55.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Buongiorno and welcome to the Cyclingnews full live coverage of stage 1 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-1-live-sprinters-fight-for-victory-and-the-first-maglia-rosa-on-the-flat-roads-of-bulgaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-08T12:45:09.343Z 75km to go Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) and Diego Pablo Sevilla (Polti VisitMalta) push on but their lead is down to 1:00. 2026-05-08T12:43:52.267Z The riders are about to start the two circuits south of Burgas. 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