{"id":243204,"date":"2026-05-13T14:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/giro-ditalia-stage-5-live-a-long-rainy-day-in-the-hills-promises-more-attacks-and-maglia-rosa-drama\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:06:55","slug":"giro-ditalia-stage-5-live-a-long-rainy-day-in-the-hills-promises-more-attacks-and-maglia-rosa-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/giro-ditalia-stage-5-live-a-long-rainy-day-in-the-hills-promises-more-attacks-and-maglia-rosa-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 5 LIVE: A long rainy day in the hills promises more attacks and maglia rosa drama"},"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=\"2026-05-13T14:06:55+00:00\">2026-05-13T14:06:55.943Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-403252cf-3cae-4b9d-937e-f9b2bda33c98\">Arrieta starts the climb with a lead of 45 second on the break and 1:45 on the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He took risks on a descent but faces a huge task to stay 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=\"2026-05-13T14:06:02+00:00\">2026-05-13T14:06:02.411Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-55km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-55km-to-go\"><span>55km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b63aa249-39dc-4b59-9fbb-fa2621fb4f2f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The stage is about to change as soon as the riders hit the early steep gradients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We could even see a GC attack from the peloton, to chase after virtual race leader Einer Rubio (Movistar).<\/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=\"2026-05-13T13:58:27+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:58:27.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d79e0e93-1d2d-4a33-ba9e-632212feee50\">Igor Arrieta (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) is the first to attack from the break to up the speed and make a selection. That has pushed the gap up to 2:10 but this break seems doomed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:53:13+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:53:13.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9aee56e4-3a03-4811-97a7-d7daaf0335a2\">The Montagna Grande di Viggiano climb officially starts in 7km but the road is already rising.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/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=\"2026-05-13T13:52:16+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:52:16.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-545033c8-8339-4714-a14c-f2606daa5cb0\">Groupama captured the vibe in the rain-soaked stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054559699651989983\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On n\u2019est pas bien, l\u00e0, dans le sud de l\u2019Italie ? \ud83e\udee0\u2614\ufe0f\ud835\ude1a\ud835\ude30\ud835\ude36\ud835\ude35\ud835\ude29\ud835\ude26\ud835\ude33\ud835\ude2f \ud835\ude10\ud835\ude35\ud835\ude22\ud835\ude2d\ud835\ude3a, \ud835\ude35\ud835\ude29\ud835\ude26\ud835\ude3a \ud835\ude34\ud835\ude22\ud835\ude2a\ud835\ude25. \ud835\ude10\ud835\ude35\u2019\ud835\ude2d\ud835\ude2d \ud835\ude23\ud835\ude26 \ud835\ude27\ud835\ude36\ud835\ude2f, \ud835\ude35\ud835\ude29\ud835\ude26\ud835\ude3a \ud835\ude34\ud835\ude22\ud835\ude2a\ud835\ude25. pic.twitter.com\/w7p7fM8l7L<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054559699651989983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:46:09+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:46:09.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7900fdde-88c4-4dee-8d55-4124ca75263f\">The tension is rising as the kilometres tick down to the climb. The GC teams are now visible near the front of the peloton. Visma are on the right for Vingegaard, with Netcompany on the left for Arensman and Bernal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:41:07+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:41:07.648Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-902786b5-6665-4f2d-a900-f4ede35a36e0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Red Bull have upped the pace and reduced the gap to 2:20. We could see attacks in the break to try to stay clear and drop any slackers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:40:14+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:40:14.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6a63ca4a-a95b-4e4b-856e-13d787e08f29\">There are around 80 riders in the main peloton, everyone else is either in the attack or the gruppetto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:31:31+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:31:31.230Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb1ad703-cd71-4ce1-8cb1-1e9879c99dc8\">As the road rises but the rain falls again, Red Bull are on the front and driving the chase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gianni Moscon is now on the front but the gap is up to 3:10.<\/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-cb1ad703-cd71-4ce1-8cb1-1e9879c99dc8-2\">Is 3:00 enough of a gap for the break to stay away from the GC group?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:28:22+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:28:22.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b47c38eb-045c-4949-9bdb-828b37078ac5\">This is the stage profile.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-63fd1977-79ef-469e-bf05-74d4cb492f47\">\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:66.58%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1200-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-320-80.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=\"2026-05-13T13:27:56+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:27:56.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66c71a61-12a4-4dcf-8281-aecfc8d58983\">The Montagna Grande di Viggiano is detailed as 6.6km long at an average of 9.1%, with one point at 15%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However the road begin to climb gradually, with short descents, from 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=\"2026-05-13T13:26:26+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:26:26.060Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d6a58e67-c9e8-4a1c-8722-16d17de30cc7\">Ben Turner drops back to his Netcompany team car for food and a tactical chat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is up to 2:50 but can Turner stay up front away on the Montagna Grande di Viggiano climb?<\/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=\"2026-05-13T13:21:05+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:21:05.463Z<\/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-e4e100e9-da0c-4685-abaa-8c283ff9d45b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are 45km to go the steep climb, an hour or so until the racing changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:19:13+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:19:13.280Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-134bf069-57e9-409e-9a25-09a5a95bf80a\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier leads the peloton with the Red Bull riders lined out behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:15:47+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:15:47.028Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33ead506-ceb0-4728-8a8a-d55ec4552cdc\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier is doing a huge amount of work on the front today. Behind him other riders can roll along in the slipstream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:13:12+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:13:12.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6799c0fa-42fa-456e-a5e3-2754bdba234e\">The break is more compact now and working together in a double pace line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:10:33+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:10:33.030Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1c18b92-baf1-4cc5-b71b-5a67fa9db5ac\">What happened here?<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054548217363120603\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfce\ufe0f Could have sworn DRS was banned now, no? @fia\ud83d\udcfa Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are \ud83c\udf10 pic.twitter.com\/WimnYTAvmb<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054548217363120603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:07:47+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:07:47.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-83cde979-3b43-4bc8-b54e-fa25c88392fc\">After a brief moment of sun, the rain is back. It&#8217;s time to cape up guys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T13:02:37+00:00\">2026-05-13T13:02:37.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76304be6-53f2-4430-b30d-4742680c84c3\">The breakaway group is faltering again. Some riders perhaps doubt they can survive over the steep climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:58:29+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:58:29.548Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c3b21d2-78bf-4a7d-915f-c264d9fb1fec\">Oops the UAE team car has a smashed rear window. It seems a rider went into the back of the car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:56:32+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:56:32.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9165960-3171-4c91-8f73-106add506efa\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier is doing a lot of work for Lidl-Trek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:53:13+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:53:13.746Z<\/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-44cdfe52-b668-4e7c-be60-8bb58ae83eef\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap between to the attackers and the peloton is 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:51:34+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:51:34.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f93d206-be57-4453-8b48-f0e01a09466c\">Incredibly the roads are drying out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:43:59+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:43:59.514Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-adbf1ea7-7db5-4905-b1d4-9a472eeda05c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are starting to dry out in the sun. Finally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:38:52+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:38:52.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b95847c0-5e3d-4b39-8874-049d81dd21e1\">This was the moment Felix Gall stopped to dress-up. Now the sun is out, sao he may soon need to shed a layer&#8230;..<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054538873292664874\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Avec cette m\u00e9t\u00e9o difficile, Felix Gall s&#8217;est arr\u00eat\u00e9 au bord de la route pour enfiler une nouvelle couche, aid\u00e9 par le staff de son \u00e9quipe Decathlon CMA CGM ! \ud83e\udd76pic.twitter.com\/142tFpckZ7<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054538873292664874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:36:30+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:36:30.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4086ac31-83cf-4996-aced-9cc0f635fdde\">The riders pass through a feed zone, with the Lidl-Trek riders taking musettes to load up with food.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders will burn through lots of calories due to the racing and the rain.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T12:35:29+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:35:29.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-03be4e1d-d59e-422d-87ea-99ddcaf34b2d\">With Darren Rafferty (EF) in the attack, there are 13 riders up the road.<\/p>\n<p>They are: Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious), Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), Lorenzo Milesi, Einer Rubio (Movistar), Ben Turner (Netcompany Ineos), Gianmarco Garofoli (Soudal Quick-Step), Victor Campenaerts (Visma | Lease a Bike), Igor Arrieta, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Martin Tj\u00f8tta (Uno-X Mobility), Christian Scaroni, Thomas Silva (XDS Astana), Darren Rafferty (EF).<\/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=\"2026-05-13T12:32:35+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:32:35.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-914281b2-b799-4746-8133-389ec8abf226\">The sun comes out for a brief moment but this is a hard day in the saddle and the rain will surely soon return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:30:45+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:30:45.960Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a780eb2a-f43b-444e-9ae3-f2b55bfac930\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 12 attackers lead by 2:20 and so some riders drop back to their team cars for bidons and advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However that disrupts the pace and unity of the attack, sparking splits and discussions.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T12:25:30+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:25:30.023Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7a23f5b-3e7e-4156-9552-126f31ef3dcb\">Rafferty makes it into the team cars of the break. He can catch his breath after a big effort and deserves to sit on for a while to recover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:24:05+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:24:05.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-678ad6f5-ae33-4d65-964d-d8b230f9aaff\">Ciccone has two teammates to help the chase but the break is going away from them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:23:02+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:23:02.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5b4d2ef-7bd9-445e-b91d-d0ae80f65e44\">It&#8217;s wet and 14C out there but riders are suffering. Felix Gall (Decathlon) opts to stop and put on a new cape and thick gloves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:22:15+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:22:15.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-65dd9327-bf8c-4468-a4f0-3d2d79ffee30\">Darren Rafferty is just 20 seconds from the break. It&#8217;s going to cost him but he should make it across.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has eased up and is at 2:00.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T12:18:55+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:18:55.869Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6fabe700-cd49-437c-8096-133e59ed8651\">Ciccone seems to be suffering in the cold rain. He was happier at the start.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054535791171268988\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Before the rain jackets went on! \ud83e\udd79\ud83e\ude77#GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/lEV2gO5WWM<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054535791171268988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:12:14+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:12:14.395Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e348b47-6995-4837-8bc0-ae078e373601\">The riders are now on the flat valley road in the depth of the Basilicata region. They face similar roads until the climb with 50km to go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Darren Rafferty (EF) is trying to cross to the attack alone but is stuck in no-man&#8217;s land at 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Behind Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier is doing the hard work for Ciccone. He will play a key role today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-51fb2d6f-6286-48a4-9d01-29850cc83ec3\">\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\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm.jpg\" alt=\"Einer Rubio of Colombia and Team Movistar competes in the breakaway while it is raining heavily during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm-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\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gMXbjNauZwSLvGoy8qfzsm.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=\"2026-05-13T12:07:32+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:07:32.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0fd8269-5547-4fa2-91b9-f7b6c1f57e9d\">This kind of catches the vibe at the Giro today&#8230;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054517029126693335\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meanwhile at the #GirodItalia pic.twitter.com\/AK31JckDMp<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054517029126693335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:02:44+00:00\">2026-05-13T12:02:44.405Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dc497413-72cd-4409-bc77-c010e38b58a0\">Campenaerts rubs his cheeks to try to find some warmth. He&#8217;s still working in the attack to force the chase behind and so help Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:59:38+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:59:38.124Z<\/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-7ef189ce-ceae-403c-8d31-1fda738ecc1e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Teammates from the attackers are trying to slow the chase, making this an interesting tactical battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:54:01+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:54:01.467Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054528934348198215\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfc1 156 KM &#8211; 1&#8242; \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Victor Campenaerts (TVL)\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Einer Rubio (MOV)\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8 @NarvaezJho (UEX)\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Igor Arrieta (UEX)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Cristian Scaroni (XAT)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 @gianmarcogarof5 (SOQ)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 @Lorenzo_Milesi (MOV)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Manuele Tarozzi (BCS)\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 Martin Tjotta (UXM)\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Afonso Eulalio (TBV)\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 @Benjeturner (IGD)\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/l1n3NOu5aW<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054528934348198215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:53:10+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:53:10.366Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-150km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9969622d-33cb-4b64-bfc0-8074315289f3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s been a tough first 90 minutes but the riders face at least three more hours of hard racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:52:05+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:52:05.037Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5431b706-17e1-4286-bb4b-7b1b62173c0a\"><strong>Enjoying our live Giro d&#8217;Italia race coverage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/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-5431b706-17e1-4286-bb4b-7b1b62173c0a-2\"><strong\/><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:51:40+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:51:40.705Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9a467de-0d93-4e15-bd7a-89cbb9c4fd8a\">The peloton is now bigger as riders catch back on. Paul Magnier is amongst them and so it is likely that Ciccone has more Lidl teammates with him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We can see that Jonas Vingegaard is staying up front in the peloton, with five Visma teammates.<\/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-b9a467de-0d93-4e15-bd7a-89cbb9c4fd8a-2\">He has placed Campenaerts in the attack as a so-called &#8216;satellite&#8217; rider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:47:37+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:47:37.179Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e172c7a8-0d43-48ae-ac1f-14b54bc5b672\">The counter-attacks have lead to 12 riders forming the front group.<\/p>\n<p>The 12 are: Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious), Manuele Tarozzi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber), Lorenzo Milesi, Einer Rubio (Movistar), Ben Turner (Netcompany Ineos), Gianmarco Garofoli (Soudal Quick-Step), Victor Campenaerts (Visma | Lease a Bike), Igor Arrieta, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Martin Tj\u00f8tta (Uno-X Mobility), Christian Scaroni and Thomas Silva (XDS Astana).<\/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-e172c7a8-0d43-48ae-ac1f-14b54bc5b672-2\">The peloton is at 1:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:44:41+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:44:41.922Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ea501b-244d-4473-85ec-aa9a7f3deed6\">These were the five attacks. Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious), Einer Rubio (Movistar), Gianmarco Garofoli (Soudal Quick-Step), Victor Campenaerts (Visma | Lease a Bike), Thomas Silva (XDS Astana).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They have now been joined by five others.<\/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-40ea501b-244d-4473-85ec-aa9a7f3deed6-2\">This could be the break of the day, at least until the steep Montagna Grande di Viggiano climb, with 50km to race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:42:25+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:42:25.251Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6486a914-f552-435d-b6fd-515fc2461d60\">Milan Menten (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) did not start due to his recent illness and Timo de Jong (Picnic PostNL Raisin) has also now abandoned the stage.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, De Jong crashed at around eight kilometres to go and in the fall aggravated a previous wrist injury. Further checks on Monday\u2019s rest day cleared him medically to race, but unfortunately the pain in De Jong\u2019s wrist was too much for him to continue on stage five.<\/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-6486a914-f552-435d-b6fd-515fc2461d60-2\">&#8220;It\u2019s a real shame to lose Timo from the race,&#8221; Picnic PostNL Raisin coach Matt Winston said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He was an important member of our sprint train and someone that can be strong on a variety of terrain.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We hope that he recovers well and we\u2019ll see him back racing when ready. The rest of the squad here will continue to chase stage results for the remainder of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:39:28+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:39:28.083Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fce1b3ba-3c04-4828-9e11-b99f9cfcd58f\">The peloton is at 35 seconds as the rain pours once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:37:15+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:37:15.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3aa9cb3d-80ef-4a24-a1ba-f9a3b1102ed4\">Narvaez is there, Scaroni too for XDS, while the presence of Rubio is a problem because he is only 10 seconds down on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:36:14+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:36:14.869Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e794bd1-0648-48c8-87c1-63c4178a5d37\">And just like that&#8230; There are 10 riders in the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:35:04+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:35:04.092Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90035332-301b-4d30-a819-e9f2a0063df1\">It&#8217;s great to see Ben Turner up front and in the action after his hard work for Bernal yesterday that cost him huge energy and a chance in the sprint for the stage win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">James Moultrie captured his emotions at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/a-big-disappointment-ineos-gc-priorities-leave-ben-turner-wondering-at-giro-d-italia-after-dropping-to-help-egan-bernal-and-missing-out-on-stage-win\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/a-big-disappointment-ineos-gc-priorities-leave-ben-turner-wondering-at-giro-d-italia-after-dropping-to-help-egan-bernal-and-missing-out-on-stage-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;A big disappointment&#8217; \u2013 Ineos GC &#8216;priorities&#8217; leave Ben Turner wondering at Giro d&#8217;Italia after dropping to help Egan Bernal and missing out on stage win<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-daa89c73-9c41-44e2-b6e6-629b28324eca\">\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\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3.jpg\" alt=\"COSENZA, ITALY - MAY 12: Ben Turner of Great Britain and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team meets the media press after the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 4 a 138km stage from Catanzaro to Cosenza \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 12, 2026 in Cosenza, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-320-80.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\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3.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=\"2026-05-13T11:33:02+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:33:02.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6d55751-f8b8-4c92-9991-ef9f3f695da2\">The five attackers are giving it full gas but others riders are attacking to cross to them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The stage has been going for 40km but the break of the day has not yet formed.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T11:29:41+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:29:41.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54d08675-db6c-469b-9d3d-1a01afa0e510\">The rain reminds us of this video, where young riders drop back to the team car in the cold and their DS reminds them they have to show some &#8216;grinta&#8217; and says: &#8216;il ciclismo e&#8217; un sport di merda&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Put on the subtitles to understand his message of needing to suffer.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T11:23:32+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:23:32.586Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2daa382c-eb9d-4fec-b3b4-dabbac86d5e9\">Garofoli took some risks on the descent but is about to join the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:22:02+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:22:02.465Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-559c4236-cc41-4a25-9efa-b5ca4c91c26e\">Gianmarco Garofoli (Soudal) is trying to join the attack. The ever-active Victor Campenaerts is already with the trio up front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has perhaps eased but now the road climbs again.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T11:19:10+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:19:10.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02317cd9-4e76-4537-a6e0-18a90122161d\">Lets hope everyone stays safe on the descent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054520296732869028\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Currently raining cats, dogs, aswell as elephants, rhinos, flamingos, t-rexes, and all types of animals. But here are your leaders \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Einer Rubio (MOV)\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Afonso Eulalio (TBV)\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddfe Thomas Silva (XAT)\ud83d\udcfa Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are \ud83c\udf10 pic.twitter.com\/BIrtlonAUf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054520296732869028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:18:10+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:18:10.707Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-175km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-175km-to-go\"><span>175km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-487c88ae-2642-4b8d-a622-3b1c679ab45e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders reach the summit of the Prestieri climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Rubio leads over the top but the front group is chasing the attackers.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T11:16:56+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:16:56.059Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26035117-7fcf-47fb-8f2b-bf40103d97c9\">A tunnel offers some respite from the rain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-eb432eec-9bac-47ab-b412-f5c1cd53e4ab\">\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\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of the peloton competing while it is raining heavily during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 5 a 203km stage from Praia a Mare to Potenza\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5-320-80.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\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gU5VMvYfEEM3j77sNyfsx5.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=\"2026-05-13T11:16:14+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:16:14.178Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b34cdb0-0df3-40cf-a93a-ff5c5e41ccdc\">Our photographers are also out in the rain capturing more great shots of the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e37be79c-ae56-4602-8a5b-87663be2c3be\">\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\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of the peloton competing the peloton competing while it is raining heavily during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5-320-80.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\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HF38nDxumARY2RCz4iT7x5.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=\"2026-05-13T11:14:05+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:14:05.358Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a25d11a8-4892-4774-8478-4f4bb0829497\">Jan Christen is at the back of the group, trying to put on his cape under the pouring rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:10:42+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:10:42.037Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86bea98f-dd02-4e91-8595-f7f77ecf309c\">No dolce vita today at the Giro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054517927353676273\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">They\u2019re swimming in it! \ud83e\udd3f\ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\udfcaTorrential rain at the Giro d\u2019Italia is making for even tougher conditions. pic.twitter.com\/pVveLzh0Ek<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054517927353676273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:09:43+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:09:43.479Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-180km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4ac8255d-a4e6-4167-9a6b-f352e0237c6b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Four kilometres left to climb but after a short descent the road rises again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:08:45+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:08:45.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-748767c0-4cce-4f78-ab43-b4786a408277\">Einer Rubio (Movistar) has joined Solva and a Bahrain rider is also coming across as the rain pours once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:07:09+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:07:09.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca2ba819-da4e-480d-a02b-c356b895e8f2\">Thomas Silva is on the attack, trying to fightback after losing the maglia rosa on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:04:00+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:04:00.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62d3d313-9e08-48f7-b690-1bbce51fb861\">These are the conditions out on the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054517138413473929\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Grazie, @LidlTrek \ud83d\udc96 pic.twitter.com\/f5qH78jeJ9<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054517138413473929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:03:07+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:03:07.118Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3799e22e-51e5-4d68-806d-b23b6e9d0ca2\">The peloton reforms but lots of riders are hurting with this pace and in the rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T11:02:26+00:00\">2026-05-13T11:02:26.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43a753c4-f0ed-428f-b2e0-afee37c20bd1\">There are perhaps 25 riders in the front group, as behind the gruppetto forms behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:59:50+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:59:50.383Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7bb793c2-652f-456f-9a9a-efabda9bc7bc\">Ben O&#8217;Connor is also up front in the surge. They are joking and smiling but other riders are coming across to them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This could soon be a GC selection with a few climbers and stage hunters.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T10:58:43+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:58:43.603Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-185km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-185km-to-go\"><span>185km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce69a03b-0277-475f-8a6d-10c60138532a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">More rain, under heavy grey skies, as Campenaerts pushes on, forcing a split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:56:55+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:56:55.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-922df4af-3237-49e0-b4ce-10090b2b8aa0\">Ciccone is also there, with Derek Gee-West, as Lidl-Trek try to control and dissuade big attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:56:20+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:56:20.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b5edc6cc-5990-40ac-baa0-719fe5aae763\">It&#8217;s interesting to see Victor Campenaerts up front, setting the pace and controlling attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:55:17+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:55:17.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0082d63-f0b0-4d9d-b7a8-e97ade4a1116\">The rain is draininm from the road but there is also significant rain wash at points along the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:54:30+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:54:30.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-683a96e9-1fcd-4972-b358-9d972a748eee\">More attacks, with riders attacking to also keep warm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:52:30+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:52:30.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a47587b0-40e0-4768-a5e9-7a7b1967c12c\">Riders are already being dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:51:59+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:51:59.202Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6443f7fd-d5ac-4e21-987c-548e8d74183c\">And yet the attacks keep coming as the Prestieri climb officially starts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is 13km long at 5%.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T10:48:40+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:48:40.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f9d67cd-c457-4b12-93be-aca1a90aedf0\">Riders are putting on capes and gilet, to layer up for the cold conditions they face high-up and on the descents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:48:01+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:48:01.139Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-190km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-190km-to-go\"><span>190km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b42f753d-e000-4891-80c2-48b4bf9be4e5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The road is awash with water. Rain capes can do little to stop the riders being soaked to the skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:47:01+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:47:01.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f39f011-6404-4902-ab07-337040e96bc8\">A tunnel offers some respite but the riders are soon back in the pouring rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:46:26+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:46:26.740Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-178d3424-171f-47ce-9341-da42dfdb07c4\">The rain is pouring down now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:39:44+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:39:44.106Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55d48819-5043-484a-8700-33ee445d2439\">Five riders are clear, including the USA&#8217;s Magnus Sheffield (Netcompany).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:36:34+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:36:34.536Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ae37f2b-cae8-46f8-93e5-4b86e504796b\">The first attack was pulled back but Sjoerd Bax (Pinarello Q36.5) has sparked another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:35:49+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:35:49.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c5ff1e9-4ab1-4cac-a007-acb09301bf6d\">The pink party before the racing began.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0548eee8-6ed0-447f-8a0a-c5b48f2304a7\">\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\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM.jpg\" alt=\"Giulio Ciccone wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s pink jersey reacts on the podium as he arrives ahead of the 5th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM-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\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrpohEVMVVKwzztjABmEpM.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=\"2026-05-13T10:34:16+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:34:16.793Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ff85bc67-8dc3-4d6d-8369-d2783362fc6b\">The riders are on the valley road for now and it is dry but every rider has a rain cape on or in their pocket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:33:31+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:33:31.586Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ebafbbc-e610-4791-90c1-6492a39f28e2\">Ciccone in pink has a nice vibe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b6384c4f-64f1-47c8-975e-bbd156f26398\">\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\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9.jpg\" alt=\"Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek - Pink Leader Jersey at the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9-320-80.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\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUjJVxe8RhYmtTRQshbeb9.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=\"2026-05-13T10:32:25+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:32:25.558Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2cea9a80-98ff-4399-ad5d-932ce878cb21\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are more attacks as more riders try to go up the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:30:24+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:30:24.399Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-203km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-203km-to-go\"><span>203km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7163ee3d-4bb3-44a2-aacb-28da78a63753\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A Bardiani rider is the first go clear but most seem to be waiting for the climb to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:29:09+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:29:09.663Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4623f2f1-ec7a-4724-aa50-6cd3d3c40604\">They&#8217;re off! the flag drops and the race director&#8217;s car accelerates away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:28:19+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:28:19.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d1e93bc-130e-408c-b800-9d59467a1ff1\">Ciccone blows a kiss to someone in the crowd and smiles but the race is about to kick-off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:24:16+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:24:16.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-04e605c6-a2f6-483f-b5c0-70f3792eaa5f\">The riders are tucked up close to the race director&#8217;s car. As is Cicocne and other Lidl riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">What happens if Ciccone jumps into the 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<p id=\"elk-04e605c6-a2f6-483f-b5c0-70f3792eaa5f-2\">That would be fascinating to see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:22:51+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:22:51.699Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e56a9434-9dc1-4366-b2c0-be6ecfe3d300\">This is a clear sign of what to expect today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2054500687476576320\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Getting those legs turning ahead of stage five at the #GirodItalia \ud83d\udd1cWe&#8217;re going straight uphill from the off in Praia a Mare, before a second-category climb to spice up the run-in later on. pic.twitter.com\/1ja0QK3D9y<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2054500687476576320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:18:45+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:18:45.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3637b34f-69a2-4a3e-9131-dda25711597a\">3-2-1, the local mayor drops the flag the riders roll out of Praia a Mare on the coast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They face 203km of racing and 5.9km neutralised sector.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T10:17:28+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:17:28.834Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9ba9671-dba8-41fa-986a-0bd456c31853\">Ciccone is dressed up in pink, with a special black Trek bike with pink decals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0aad25e4-1450-42a7-bc52-56f5989a4eeb\">\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\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk.jpg\" alt=\"Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek - Pink Leader Jersey and a view of Trofeo Senza Fine prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk-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\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zBtsa84hTnqM4bKzPTn9Tk.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=\"2026-05-13T10:15:42+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:15:42.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4e069e32-f364-4883-ac60-95e39a14b659\">The riders are lined-up on the line but are waiting for Giulio Ciccone to take to the front of the grid with the other classification jersey wearers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T10:09:50+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:09:50.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-538c39b9-76ad-49dd-843d-10b520d18a1e\">The early climb offers a perfect point to attack and for a strong break to form and go clear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It will be interesting to see how Lidl-Trek ride and try to control the racing. They can&#8217;t chase every move and still have riders for the final part of the stage and the second major climb with 50km to go.<\/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=\"2026-05-13T10:08:05+00:00\">2026-05-13T10:08:05.800Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bcb2e58c-0f22-4554-b75e-b016695861e2\"><strong>Enjoying our live Giro d&#8217;Italia race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/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-bcb2e58c-0f22-4554-b75e-b016695861e2-2\"><strong\/><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:54:45+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:54:45.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a85cb557-7458-4d75-b9ae-819ab21b2626\">The umbrellas are out at the start as the rain starts to fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:54:10+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:54:10.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e313b20-9886-4355-9a05-4a3ca680121a\">The riders can see the grey clouds on the hills as they sign on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:50:51+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:50:51.729Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5349337c-c37f-4b34-82d6-37c0bb28ae84\">The rain is expected in 15km or so, when the stage climbs high into the hills. Team mechanics are quickly lowering the tyre pressures for wet conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:50:04+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:50:04.089Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fafdfdf2-92bf-473f-91cc-9e265ca71999\">Lidl-Trek also know they face a tough day in the saddle if they are to chase the attacks and defedn the maglia rosa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:49:24+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:49:24.777Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8dfb8476-33e1-46c7-90e5-4772a8d60049\">The fears for rain ands bad weather are evident at the start. Riders and teams are preparing for the worst.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:43:53+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:43:53.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2d895be-7143-4bc3-a825-be5909bb06d8\">And this is the stage map.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ab1df9a8-c81e-4110-a377-bdaf9e8cd7db\">\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\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA.webp\" alt=\"The maps of stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-852-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA-320-80.webp 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\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA.webp\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kf9ocPTSeE6jsSt9bPiyRA.webp\" 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=\"2026-05-13T09:43:30+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:43:30.453Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d23ee618-e2c2-4fcd-9333-9101cc1d6350\">This is the stage profile.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-fa832a8c-be95-48f3-85c2-a4c669ef1e42\">\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:66.58%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1200-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA.webp\" alt=\"The maps of stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1200-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA-320-80.webp 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\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA.webp\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2deerufFbvULhiMPY7UMA.webp\" 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=\"2026-05-13T09:42:02+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:42:02.661Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4396d054-5354-4fa2-8981-9418a3fc9cf6\">Patrick Fletcher highlighted how the Giro &#8220;ramps up another notch on Wednesday&#8217;s stage 5, which should see a big breakaway battle and maybe even some GC skirmishes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;With 4,100 metres of climbing across the rolling hills of the Basilicata region, and a distance that exceeds the 200-kilometre mark, it&#8217;s a grueling day for everyone involved.&#8221;<\/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=\"2026-05-13T09:40:42+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:40:42.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9facf1be-7129-40b4-a7e3-da9d3d040728\">This is our detailed stage 5 preview.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-5-preview\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-5-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 5 preview \u2013 Breakaway battle and possible GC skirmishes on 4,000-metre elevation day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-2c59479e-39e0-4664-81fd-f3f4c9a8df01\">\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\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf.jpg\" alt=\"The peloton racing at the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf-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\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L5TY48s3WNTyFTmAfR5HEf.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=\"2026-05-13T09:36:29+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:36:29.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ce95184-f823-4a63-9365-1422b4a8134a\">It&#8217;s grey and cloudy at the start in Praia a Mare on the Calabrian coast. Rain and even thunder storms are likely later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:35:40+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:35:40.570Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f6b6a7f-288c-472b-af02-8d42f08e7103\">It&#8217;s another stage in the south of Italy and another day for attacks and possible maglia rosa changes and attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T09:34:52+00:00\">2026-05-13T09:34:52.048Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Buongiorno and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-98414c2b-1284-490d-8d3f-80d4a7cc53e3\">We are 45 minutes from the stage start and teams are signing on.<\/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-5-live-a-long-day-in-the-hills-promises-more-attacks-and-maglia-rosa-drama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-13T14:06:55.943Z Arrieta starts the climb with a lead of 45 second on the break and 1:45 on the peloton. 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