{"id":244343,"date":"2026-05-20T14:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/giro-ditalia-stage-11-live-narvaez-in-a-leading-group-of-six-as-finish-of-punchy-stage-approaches\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:33:13","slug":"giro-ditalia-stage-11-live-narvaez-in-a-leading-group-of-six-as-finish-of-punchy-stage-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/giro-ditalia-stage-11-live-narvaez-in-a-leading-group-of-six-as-finish-of-punchy-stage-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 11 LIVE: Narv\u00e1ez in a leading group of six as finish of punchy stage approaches"},"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=\"2026-05-20T14:33:13+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:33:13.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3337822f-3cb2-4739-8427-325d7d13c889\">It looks like the winner will come from this group of 6. Scaroni and Barguil are 43 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:31:19+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:31:19.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-63095fd4-1e48-4c0b-913f-38b07184275f\">On paper, Narv\u00e1ez is the quickest sprinter in this group, so the others will surely believe they have to drop him before the finish. They have one more unclassified climb to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:30:15+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:30:15.662Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-colla-di-scioli\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-colla-di-scioli\"><span>KOM &#8211; COLLA DI SCIOLI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e301254-710f-4f98-b9f9-0ca0187eac6b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Harper leads the 5 leaders over the top, which quickly becomes 6 as Crescioli joins them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:28:28+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:28:28.733Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-da16c0fd-938d-4252-821e-3d8c1ba9deaf\">This is one hell of a ride by Scaroni. Having dropped Stuyven, he&#8217;s now caught Barguil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:27:41+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:27:41.329Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1f9c6b0-6291-48ce-8f1a-064d0f2b1f8d\">Ulissi is leading the group, no more attacks coming yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:26:35+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:26:35.555Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f4c09af8-efb5-45c2-9bac-c6bc7241315c\">1km to the summi, will anyone try to attack out of this 5-man lead group?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:25:39+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:25:39.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3ee0c54-897a-4e5d-a20a-f22b0bda5e9c\">Chapeau to Scaroni who, despite looking in pain, is soldiering on and has just caught Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:24:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:24:58.022Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3100e1d-1b38-4d12-8393-eabcbdfa61e3\">Harper, Vlasov, Mas and Narv\u00e1ez have closed down Ulissi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:24:15+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:24:15.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3dc83529-f5c1-48e3-befd-398532ecb804\">Stuyven and Barguil are dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:23:54+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:23:54.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-521dadc6-fe7d-469f-8dbf-b1c8f48997ff\">Attack by Ulissi!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:23:30+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:23:30.927Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5f620acb-a9e0-43c1-88de-1bcfaf3847ab\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Behind, Netcompany are leading a peloton that&#8217;s 3 minutes behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:22:44+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:22:44.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c30f389-ead5-4fe6-901d-538b9c7c744f\">Stuyven is only just hanging on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:21:48+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:21:48.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1d6f4e52-631f-4c8c-b7cc-8abcf0628fd3\">Now things could get interesting, as the gradient ramps up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:20:09+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:20:09.590Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de6d935b-bdac-439f-ab5a-eb692d71e58a\">Now Vlasov takes over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:19:47+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:19:47.430Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-800501a9-fa03-4911-9b21-ba4fe7829d87\">Harper has now taken to the front and setting the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:19:18+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:19:18.721Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b4c9ecd-f959-4388-8cf1-1a8b9dfc97d5\">There was a mistake in thr time gaps &#8211; the trio were much closer than stated, and Harper and the others have actually managed to catch them already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:18:07+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:18:07.944Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d49873d7-e3ba-461a-9c13-cc6d4ea0e68f\">Harper is taking things into his own hands, and attacked out of the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:16:59+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:16:59.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb99dfc5-9b7e-48dc-ad56-aac961d0f5e3\">This is getting urgent for the chasers now, who need to reduce that gap on this climb, or risk losing a chance at the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:15:41+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:15:41.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-546d94b9-ea1b-4d37-b890-fc517435003f\">Narv\u00e1ez, Stuyven and Vlasov swing onto the climb, leading the 6-man chase group by 40 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:14:20+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:14:20.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1cc473e-ca3a-4cd1-a1b5-794326045f4b\">Scaroni is up and riding, but some way adrift from the main chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:12:27+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:12:27.681Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9062ca1-242e-4f46-a2f9-4892b669d115\">The leading trio are increasing their lead, to 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:09:52+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:09:52.844Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8e297063-707e-4d00-991d-419e2938536a\">In the aftermath of the crash, Stuyven, Narv\u00e1ez and Vlasov have gone clear from the rest of the break by a few seconds, with the peloton still 3:15 adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:08:25+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:08:25.538Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c121639-ef67-4eb3-b646-1e9610c78cb8\">A crash, and it\u2019s happened in the break. Van Eetvelt, Zana and Scroni have all gone down on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T14:07:22+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:07:22.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dee30aa5-a931-44f3-9a0f-e66eba2eff6b\">As things stand, it appears Afonso Eul\u00e1lio will remain in pink for yet another day. He yesterday reiterated his desire to keep hold of it as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/we-just-keep-fighting-afonso-eulalio-promises-to-fight-to-defend-giro-d-italia-maglia-rosa\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/we-just-keep-fighting-afonso-eulalio-promises-to-fight-to-defend-giro-d-italia-maglia-rosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;We just keep fighting&#8217; &#8211; Afonso Eul\u00e1lio not giving up on battle to defend Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-36ae68fd-72fa-4aa1-a78f-1946eec56bb8\">\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\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sx2Mfsaw3LpehEQzpoE5K9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<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=\"2026-05-20T14:02:02+00:00\">2026-05-20T14:02:02.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c5eff6d-952a-4ae4-bdce-de789ff48636\">They&#8217;re descending off the plateau, and Stuyven is pushing on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:59:44+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:59:44.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-008eab57-d6aa-4b28-964c-cd727cc1b175\">So there are now twelve riders together in the lead group, with the peloton, with the peloton 3:15 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:58:28+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:58:28.014Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-247b6201-c7f0-499c-936e-2e5223ea5e5e\">\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\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm.jpg\" alt=\"The pack rides during the 11th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm-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\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FExHnhTyQQNBinuP5AQYvm.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=\"2026-05-20T13:56:48+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:56:48.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-757daaf2-57f0-4e67-a113-e3cf615102e8\">Barguil has been caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:55:54+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:55:54.791Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8771efef-cc9a-4794-8b16-52a784f0958c\">The group has increased by two riders, with Stuyven and Vlasov at last making their way back into it after a long chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:55:05+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:55:05.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86c34b54-3479-4836-8195-160dbb14d3a0\">He might have committed a bit of a faux pas there, attacking as his breakaway companions were taking bidons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:53:42+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:53:42.308Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd39518a-5472-48ae-80fd-08f7d39ca4d1\">Barguil has attacked out of the break, on a plateau following the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:53:04+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:53:04.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0c483689-af6f-4329-ab20-a58aa515a318\">\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\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB.jpg\" alt=\"CHIAVARI, ITALY - MAY 20: A general view of the peloton passing through a Levanto village during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Chiavari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB-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\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVJ8hzuUTucppPyuZxkdaB.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=\"2026-05-20T13:50:32+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:50:32.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-42895f2e-ed94-45a2-a452-4acc4ba76511\"><strong>Enjoying our live Giro d&#8217;Italia race coverage? 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Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription\/?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\/subscription\/?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=\"2026-05-20T13:49:56+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:49:56.649Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-dnf-edward-planckaert\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-edward-planckaert\"><span>DNF &#8211; EDWARD PLANCKAERT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c30de8d8-95c4-4b7f-84bd-972060ec6990\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s been announced that Edward Planckaert, who looked to be struggling when he was dropped out of a breakaway much earlier today, has abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:46:26+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:46:26.606Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe491eb8-c148-4c1b-bbf4-deb38089364c\">Back in the peloton, Denz is the latest rider to be caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:45:48+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:45:48.124Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-colle-di-guaitarola\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-colle-di-guaitarola\"><span>KOM &#8211; COLLE DI GUAITAROLA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-aa1666c2-725b-4cde-9e95-fb3c844b4125\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Again nobody sprints for the points, with Bais leading them over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:44:14+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:44:14.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-845c4d42-98dd-4758-80f4-3b94d37c20af\">They\u2019re taking it relatively easy in the peloton, which is now 3:50. As expected, this will be a stage for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:41:56+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:41:56.613Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8a8dcae1-84de-42bd-a080-936d234af1b5\">Now Van Eetvelt joins them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:41:37+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:41:37.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc6ddab1-06f0-490e-840d-fdd1c77952db\">Ulissi has dragged a group containing his teammate Scaroni, Bais, Barguil, Zana and Crescioli back to the three leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:39:11+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:39:11.315Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a80b4765-1989-44eb-a299-45874691795e\">Bettiol is caught by the peloton having been dropped earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:37:21+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:37:21.796Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1462716b-a247-43f2-9410-3e5898c73559\">These three are looking good and working together to increase their lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:35:30+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:35:30.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8312900d-cba8-4b36-8481-ffc5e09d3ae5\">Narv\u00e1ez and Harper have gone with Mas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:34:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:34:58.749Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5939d862-f223-445c-8671-e842390e02b2\">Mas is attacking!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:33:50+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:33:50.614Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-63cd8250-8a15-47af-abbf-6b880c5cb624\">Scaroni and Zana are chasing to try and join the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:32:35+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:32:35.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a8fd7be3-8e33-4d99-80f4-a19657f11861\">Ulissi, Mas, Harper, Narv\u00e1ez, Bais, Barguil and Crescioli are clear, and about 20 seconds clear from the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:31:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:31:24.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2484b44e-d05c-46cc-b496-a49cad5c9ba4\">Not quite all together &#8211; in fact there&#8217;s now clear from the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:30:30+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:30:30.062Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6172d00-8abb-49ee-bf51-0e45a46e3c2d\">Ulissi is pushing on at the front of the race and briefly split the group, but it&#8217;s back together now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:27:20+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:27:20.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bbe1f80a-6748-48d6-b107-15033763d852\">They&#8217;re on the climb, and the break&#8217;s lead is up to over tow minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:22:45+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:22:45.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b39b397b-2140-49ef-9721-c05c900a4b63\">This one, the Colle di Guaitarola, is the hardest of the day, the only one rated as high as category two, and the longest at 9.6km (with an average of over6%).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:20:55+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:20:55.713Z<\/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-2ba7bc25-1d79-4c14-a47f-8588f8dfeabb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Things have settled down a little, but could be about to kick off once again as they near the foot of the next climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:19:51+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:19:51.743Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f160a169-007c-4507-901e-9aa8ea0351b1\">Despite describing his time trial yesterday as <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/it-was-terrible-jonas-vingegaard-close-but-not-close-enough-to-maglia-rosa-after-fast-flat-giro-d-italia-time-trial\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/it-was-terrible-jonas-vingegaard-close-but-not-close-enough-to-maglia-rosa-after-fast-flat-giro-d-italia-time-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;terrible&#8217;<\/a>, and despite not blowing the opposition away as he has done earlier this season, Jonas Vingegaard remains well in control of this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/jonas-vingegaard-may-not-be-destroying-the-field-at-this-giro-d-italia-but-that-doesnt-mean-hes-any-less-likely-to-win-it\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/jonas-vingegaard-may-not-be-destroying-the-field-at-this-giro-d-italia-but-that-doesnt-mean-hes-any-less-likely-to-win-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonas Vingegaard may not be destroying the field at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, but that doesn&#8217;t mean he&#8217;s any less likely to win it<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:16:19+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:16:19.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3d0affc-0310-4fdb-8d4d-149070f9e1fe\">Jonas Vingegaard, nestled safely in the bunch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-53df3bc0-d2aa-486d-b59a-7eca3c3cab9e\">\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\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard (R) wearing the best climber&amp;#039;s blue jersey (Maglia Azzura) rides in the pack during the 11th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3-320-80.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\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6Wmnb8NxdDsYRnmkCiNZ3.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=\"2026-05-20T13:11:48+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:11:48.899Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e5984a85-d2f8-4bb2-b61b-c0fb00907c55\">1:40 later, the peloton crest the climb, with Visma coming to the front to lead on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:11:14+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:11:14.486Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom\"><span>KOM &#8211; <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6f6c7aff-7b0e-40eb-b3b2-42e07e52cdad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s no sprint at the top for KOM points, with Polti VisitMalta using all three of their riders in the lead group to sweep them up, in aid of their rider Sevilla, who remains second-place in that classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:09:31+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:09:31.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2453cab6-d53e-4ce8-b2a7-b81f4f07a97a\">And now the rest of the riders in that chase group also make it to the leaders, just before the climb&#8217;s summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:08:54+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:08:54.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-06e7dbeb-0f62-4df3-9486-e7ffac94a007\">Scaroni has made it into the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:08:32+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:08:32.253Z<\/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-daf8a801-0391-488d-b9da-f1e161ca31e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1:45 is the gap between the break and the peloton, with the chase group in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:07:34+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:07:34.054Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f7dd4af-8981-46af-9498-bca2004a634d\">Scaroni is going it alone, attacking out of the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:07:09+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:07:09.268Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f89730ce-2689-48a8-9341-3950e94917ad\">There are five chasers left in the group Narv\u00e1ez left behind, still hopeful of joining him in the lead group with 30 seconds to make up: Barguil, Scaroni, Zana, Tonelli, Rolland and Marcellusi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:05:06+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:05:06.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1d589d33-66c0-4000-b00a-fb6b3c31b720\">Narv\u00e1ez on his way to the lead group.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3cf413b6-2fa4-42a5-9890-bccc1eea0ff8\">\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\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN.jpg\" alt=\"CHIAVARI, ITALY - MAY 20: Jhonatan Narvaez of Ecuador and UAE Team Emirates - XRG competes during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Chiavari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN-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\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5VmYGFVXjCBb7r7HqxYN.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=\"2026-05-20T13:03:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:03:24.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fedd9887-1b4b-4002-bdf7-46991d46e055\">Back in the peloton, Bahrain is riding tempo to control things, but are happy let the break stay clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:01:25+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:01:25.351Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d949a3ed-15a1-444d-9abb-caf8ce0dd768\">He&#8217;s made it, that 35 second deficit made up in no time at all. At last, UAE has a man in the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T13:00:36+00:00\">2026-05-20T13:00:36.247Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb539ded-a9d4-4072-8d15-03712bfb7091\">Narv\u00e1ez is looking in fantastic form once more. He&#8217;s nearly up to the leaders already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:59:37+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:59:37.597Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29b59b9b-0d89-4928-bdd9-80cd7e187094\">Barguil tried to follow Narv\u00e1ez, but couldn&#8217;t follow the pace, leving Narv\u00e1ez chasing by himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:58:56+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:58:56.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0fad9a26-0e3f-4f1b-8367-f960ed3afb37\">Progress has stalled in the Narv\u00e1ez group, however, prompting him to attack out of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:57:50+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:57:50.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1bfea985-698f-4bb1-af55-66f60504792d\">At long last, Mas and Van Eetvel have made it into the front group. They&#8217;ll have to hope they&#8217;ll still have enouh left in the tank to compete for the stage later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:56:48+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:56:48.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02b21792-470a-4cd4-a693-46256bae0e82\">The pace in the peloton is slow enough for some dropped riders to return into it on this climb, including Magnier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:54:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:54:24.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8476a68-7f85-4039-b7ec-540826d11c84\">The pace at last has slowed in the peloton. Is everyone at last happy with the break(s)?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:53:40+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:53:40.587Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46df1ba2-5043-4e83-b2de-60e4f6853ad4\">The riders are on the official climb now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:52:49+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:52:49.401Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae8e2337-9f53-4ac2-b380-665a943f279f\">Leknessund is also in the Narv\u00e1ez group, having dropped out of the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:52:13+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:52:13.015Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-217cfb0e-90f4-44e2-b872-c596370993c9\">Narv\u00e1ez has been joined by a few other riders in the counter-attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:51:26+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:51:26.054Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e8400308-59cc-4736-a3ef-e09450237663\">\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\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV.jpg\" alt=\"CHIAVARI, ITALY - MAY 20: (L-R) Nico Denz of Germany and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, Andreas Leknessund of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Diego Ulissi of Italy and Team XDS Astana compete in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Chiavari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV-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\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MbA5J6d2gHnrNbTVnXuqQV.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=\"2026-05-20T12:49:19+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:49:19.695Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2066d30e-90a3-4423-b448-5e21508200df\">Attack from Narv\u00e1ez. He&#8217;s trying to steal a march by attacking on an uphill before the official start of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:48:23+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:48:23.809Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b26483e4-1e73-4a2b-952f-abbd037850b7\">Almost time for the first of the day&#8217;s three uncategorised climb, the category three Passo del Termine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:46:27+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:46:27.495Z<\/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-37ccc3ea-0dea-4f83-91b3-19930fc6f119\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the action goes on breathlessly! The leaders are 25 seconds ahead of Mas and Van Eetvelt, and 40 seconds ahead of the peloton, which shut down the counter-attackers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:43:17+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:43:17.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c5908b7-b369-442d-b1fc-b87ea700ad43\">Some familiar names from earlier attacks are present in it, including Ciccone, Sobrero and Scaroni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:42:12+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:42:12.998Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9b3d270-45d3-46fe-9fde-8e9f4866114c\">A new counter-attack grop is trying to go clear of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:39:49+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:39:49.650Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b65f9ae-6c35-46f2-8c91-18806989ff97\">The breakaway group leading the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e8351ba1-be43-4b15-8eef-d27002b7722e\">\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\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe German rider Nico Denz (C) rides in a breakaway during the 11th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m-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\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WQvKvSo7pSGUpb7qhAqg3m.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=\"2026-05-20T12:37:01+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:37:01.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-85715ebb-f88b-42fd-8813-5fefb643e4af\">UAE are leading the peloton with Arrieta, and are trying to bring all the breakaway riders back within sight again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:34:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:34:58.160Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-dnf-davide-ballerini\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-davide-ballerini\"><span>DNF &#8211; DAVIDE BALLERINI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bed58b1d-6807-4567-a6d5-c92cb7ed8357\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bad news. Despite returning to the peloton after his crash, Ballerini has now abandoned the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:34:07+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:34:07.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c57fb191-e9a4-4e9d-9b18-4a470864c651\">Behind Mas, more riders are trying to use this climb to go clear. Van Eetvelt has succeded, and has just caught Mas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:33:00+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:33:00.382Z<\/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-69eb468f-514e-4d95-8abf-2b8ede2181e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">50 seconds is the gap between the peloton and the leaders, with Mas bearing down on the latter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:32:06+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:32:06.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e110246d-2023-4f17-8bf1-b469426f31a2\">This change in terrain is already having an effect, with Planckaert dropped out of the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:31:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:31:24.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-92d9b453-6041-412c-9dc4-42d62b8db0f2\">This unclassified climb marks the start of the next phase of the race, which swaps the earlier flat for lots of climbing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:30:18+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:30:18.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91536a90-09eb-48a7-af47-b1c2cc73ef27\">Things had calmed down in the peloton, but as the road goes up again for another unclassified climb, Enric Mas launches an attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:27:53+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:27:53.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f825c94d-03be-43e0-b4c2-e15aeb75dfa8\">Incidentally, Chris Harper is the highest placed rider on GC in the break, at 7:22. So if this break does go clear, there may be some teams defending top ten sports on GC who try to chase it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:22:41+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:22:41.825Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b9e69c8-3cb7-4481-8988-4ae9cd33f06b\">The group that went clear from the peloton on climb has been brough back, and another formed in its place. But it too only has a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:19:23+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:19:23.419Z<\/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-c9cff168-5dfe-47de-9eff-a09f8d9dd87e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">All this peloton action has seen the break&#8217;s lead shrink to 50 seconds, but they&#8217;re maintaining it again on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:17:19+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:17:19.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9ac390-62b3-4760-b862-6c62589824bb\">Van Eetvelt has been joined by a few others as they go over the top, including Ciccone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:15:39+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:15:39.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b7978fa7-2cc9-40a8-a348-d12d45a1f352\">Attack from Van Eetvelt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:15:09+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:15:09.899Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf07f8b3-9c4d-4dde-b8ba-20a68f853f1d\">Sobrero has been caught, as Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez takes over at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:13:16+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:13:16.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-629841ee-14e9-4c49-a001-4b00e7b3901f\">Lidl have launched Sobrero, who has attacked just as the road tilted upwards for an uncategorised hill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:12:13+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:12:13.556Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5110355c-a119-4e96-b6b0-046422c8c7a5\">Lidl are also working with UAE. Both those teams missed the break despite having started the day with some of the day&#8217;s favourites (like Ciccone for the former, and Christen and Narv\u00e1ez for the latter), and still have designs on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:09:08+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:09:08.050Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ef0de599-5271-4152-9cf1-31dada2c6cfb\">Harper, Bais and Leknessund, before being joined by the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:07:32+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:07:32.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-34ac2427-cb87-4e28-a1c1-e680dae3d196\">But this isn\u2019t over yet! UAE have woken the peloton into life again by upping the pace once more with Bjerg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:06:36+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:06:36.425Z<\/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-9452d095-07b6-49fc-8d2c-679d48e0cf39\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And having come together, the lead group&#8217;s advantage to the peloton is 1:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:05:56+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:05:56.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cdccbf76-d7a5-4df7-817f-3ad6f5f06dc3\">The chase group has joined Bais, Leknessund and Harper, forming a new lead group of 12.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:04:27+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:04:27.341Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb27a9e7-8277-4bb6-b1da-d665cfe1c3d4\">Ballerini has spent the whole time since his crash chasing back into the peloton, but he&#8217;s at last made it back again. Tht&#8217;s great to see, as he appeared to go down hard and took a while to get back onto his bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:02:10+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:02:10.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ff24dcfd-7d50-46e7-a7e3-da0d2b3ad397\">And things have calmed down in the peloton. It looks like this will e the break of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T12:01:23+00:00\">2026-05-20T12:01:23.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7e27daad-2617-42b2-b744-ace9a8224693\">It looks like this chase group is goin to join the three leaders &#8211; they&#8217;re come to within 20 seconds of them, and are over a minute up on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:57:26+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:57:26.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e082a25d-43f1-4868-9abf-a58b2d1f21bd\">The break hoovers up the Maglia Ciclamino points at the intermediate sprint, with Bais taking the maximum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:55:39+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:55:39.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b17d81b-a76f-4fcc-bf14-8246922ca248\">Those riders in the group in between &#8211; Vlasov, Denz, Bettiol, Ulissi, Stuyven, Planckaert, Hoelgaard, Crescioli and Naberman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:54:04+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:54:04.569Z<\/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-530ea7b9-83d7-4125-9e78-b36ef901b7f6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Harper, Leknessund and Bais lead the peloton by one minute, with the group in between at 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:52:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:52:58.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3a8bc61-0f99-4dd8-a3d3-896dff926312\">We&#8217;re only a few kilometres away from the intermediate sprint, and these breaks have enough of a lead to rule put Milan and Magnier from getting any points. Milan has been more subdued than in previous stages, where he persevered for many kilometres in attempts to get into the break and claim points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:51:02+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:51:02.822Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e0fa89f-65ae-4589-99df-8411a9b0150c\">There are also 2 Red Bull riders in this move, including Vlasov. The team appear to be riding more aggressively, now that both their GC leaders have lost some time in the time trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:48:26+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:48:26.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3bf226d-d1d2-44ee-878e-96deab7e4313\">More have joined this Bettiol, amg them some very powerful riders, including Stuyven again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:46:31+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:46:31.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f16ff04-3529-44af-8fcb-86ea15167098\">Now a new chase group of four has formed, driven by Alberto Bettiol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:45:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:45:24.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c0419abd-b20c-459f-85ef-6ef4d0ac7889\">That gap&#8217;s growing &#8211; it&#8217;s now up to just under a minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:43:38+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:43:38.537Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-140km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-675f9f6d-b0a4-4e08-91c9-44ccca624cdb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bais, Leknessund and Harper have built a decent lead, which is now up to over 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:41:23+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:41:23.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-28ce3169-e5f5-4184-8f38-0d586b689d4c\">Johan Jacobs has managed to get daylight between himself and the peloton, and is now chasing the three leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:39:11+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:39:11.220Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d87d5ef9-452d-4cfe-8b27-31adbe1d0aa4\">The attack keep coming behind Harper, Bais and Leknessund, but for now they&#8217;re all cancelling each other out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:37:37+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:37:37.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0a643532-4cac-4c7b-847b-582b8ee6c301\">\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\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF.jpg\" alt=\"CHIAVARI, ITALY - MAY 20: A general view of the peloton passing through a landscape during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Chiavari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF-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\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3vf9gECWgsH8xXVoVqKaBF.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=\"2026-05-20T11:34:51+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:34:51.035Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2403460e-de7e-4353-9314-ef40f70afd41\">This trio are going deep to try to make this one stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:32:59+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:32:59.568Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a6df37e-f4a7-4092-89f5-7fcbc810dddc\">At the front, Harper, Leknessund and Bais have a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:32:17+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:32:17.973Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0aa311c9-066f-46ee-8517-436f5c5b8e20\">Crash &#8211; only one rider down, Davide Ballerini. He&#8217;s back on his bike but only gingerly so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:31:11+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:31:11.067Z<\/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-f9779826-8fd9-435d-a1b3-db83a3a1eedc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The flat terrain is making this difficult for a break to get away, and it&#8217;s still about another 50km until the first climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:28:57+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:28:57.141Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e5b54c0-8970-438e-b89a-564a65d3c724\">Out the front of the peloton, the attack are coming thick and fast, but still nothing&#8217;s sticking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:28:04+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:28:04.499Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f90cd49b-9efe-437c-be61-536969e31368\">The race appears to have all come back together, with those caught out in the splt rejoining the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:26:55+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:26:55.474Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2baf5d66-ece7-4f42-bee7-d4d4d0de15c3\">The breakaway from earlier, before they were brought back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7ad70373-4b3b-462a-b071-27cdca71de2d\">\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\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe.jpg\" alt=\"CHIAVARI, ITALY - MAY 20: (L-R) Johan Jacobs of Switzerland and Team Groupama - FDJ United and Nickolas Zukowsky of Canada and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling compete during the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Chiavari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe-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\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vbccP8QHtKQj7sZUhyfSFe.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=\"2026-05-20T11:22:40+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:22:40.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6a7b4ea-9f8a-4aa3-bf28-f32ab2b1e484\">The leading duo are caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:22:16+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:22:16.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a543009-bb52-403a-9513-a0e2329577f7\">There&#8217;s been a big split in the peloton, though only a handful of seconds between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:20:41+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:20:41.175Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-160km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-98598460-e2bc-4880-a62b-920baa2842b9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5 seconds is Ballerini and Stuyven&#8217;s lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:18:27+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:18:27.888Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-676b5d4b-0065-4434-a605-b2c6103b2b0f\">Two riders have gone clear, and it&#8217;s two men from the original break &#8211; Ballerini and Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:17:43+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:17:43.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1484a6da-7c6a-43e3-bf30-b9bbba8ed560\">The peloton is all stretched out as they descend from a small uncategorised rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:15:22+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:15:22.280Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01c03113-0613-4b88-b068-bfe9a2c303ea\">That&#8217;s it, the peloton has made contact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:14:08+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:14:08.075Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8073512-fa45-485c-9f6c-68f33f4d9127\">The peloton can see the break, they&#8217;re only 8 seconds behind now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:12:51+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:12:51.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ef0cc88b-4964-461e-87b7-ebb357a78ba6\">Arrieta is caught and his UAE teammate Narv\u00e1ez counters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:11:52+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:11:52.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8dc6d938-8b71-4300-8327-b78d8459cd93\">Having held steady at 30 seconds for a while, the reak&#8217;s lead is coming down again, to under 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:11:03+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:11:03.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35a7c193-146d-442f-9691-899e967acefc\">Arrieta has attacked out of the bunch to try to bridge up to the break himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:10:35+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:10:35.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cb861055-c064-49df-8217-424c77f32c2e\">\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\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR.jpg\" alt=\"PORCARI, ITALY - MAY 20: A general view of the peloton competing prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 11 a 195km stage from Porcari to Chiavari \/ #UCIWT \/ on May 20, 2026 in Porcari, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Image)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR-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\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FnMoqFvtV3o2ZrK7CfBtJR.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=\"2026-05-20T11:08:45+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:08:45.708Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be95bcce-8b8b-433e-baa4-c1199755102c\"><strong>Enjoying our live Giro d&#8217;Italia race coverage? 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Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription\/?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\/subscription\/?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=\"2026-05-20T11:06:03+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:06:03.420Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-170km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f369dd2d-bc95-4bd5-b68e-8c1154870b18\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">30 seconds remains the gap. There are enough teams in the peloton for it to not give up the ghost, with EF the latest team to pull at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T11:03:39+00:00\">2026-05-20T11:03:39.917Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c1e7cf0-8898-454e-8605-87d4b80cd43b\">There are 12 riders in the break: Scaroni, Ballerini, Ciccone, Stuyven, Mozzato, Huens, Jacobs, Garcia Cortina, Pinarello, Rutsch, Bouwman and Zukowsky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:58:02+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:58:02.973Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8a8a397-ce98-46e7-b6ab-77b44b513859\">Many in the peloton still aren&#8217;t happy with this break. UAE had been working at the front to bring them back, and now the wildcard teams Bardiani and Polti have taken over, having also failed to get a rider in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:56:17+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:56:17.490Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e5b50b1-72a8-4cbc-b271-e9d6489cfa59\">Scaroni is the highest placed rider on GC in the group, in 16th at 6:59. He lost a lor of time in yeterday&#8217;s time trial, perhaps in the hope of being allowed to get into a break like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:54:33+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:54:33.033Z<\/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-7beef4de-6d57-4254-9ac6-6447650e10bb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">30 seconds is te break&#8217;s lead. This was the first move to go, but it&#8217;s looking promising for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:52:28+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:52:28.867Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c466b066-e4e8-4eea-8ab7-8c44e1896ebe\">This lead group is staying clear from the peloton for now, but Ciccone doesn&#8217;t look happy with the cohesion, gesticulating towards some others in the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:50:46+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:50:46.145Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c907f6c-78e7-4184-8e86-3340ae631f25\">Morgado hasn&#8217;t gone clear though, and so fellow UAE rider Bjerg is pulling at the front of the peloton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:49:21+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:49:21.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-410a9ff3-144d-4bfd-af8e-564b4e74f95a\">UAE have missed the move and are trying to ammend that, with Morgado attacking from the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:48:47+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:48:47.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-624b71a6-94ab-4f32-9d7f-bf3dae772aa3\">Also in this leading group are Bouwman, Garcia Cortina, Bayer, Mozzato, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:44:29+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:44:29.365Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cada9799-409c-4efd-8e43-fe4234ab1272\">There&#8217;s a third Astana rider in this group too, and they&#8217;re keen to make this move stick by riding at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:43:03+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:43:03.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa56c135-9e6d-4f2b-9a49-fd61453351ac\">More riders are trying to join them from the peloton behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:41:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:41:24.703Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-931a198d-337e-47c4-9cc1-0a0d8a0c3ab6\">There are plenty more quality riders along with Ciccone in this group, including former stage winner Ballerini, his Astana teammate Scaroni, and Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:40:20+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:40:20.021Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5912a66b-358d-4bf1-a0cf-980b29c521cc\">That group hss a lead of 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:39:13+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:39:13.785Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93404f6e-1f13-4065-82f7-6faf315e26c4\">Ciccone is among these riders. He&#8217;s one of the favourites for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:37:31+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:37:31.870Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9328221e-debc-4111-8871-7547137f0fb7\">Already there are about 15 riders off the front with that Groupama rider, with more trying to join.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:36:34+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:36:34.889Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-729db900-5587-4c20-9670-3fd36b087f36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off, with a Groupama rider attacking straight away!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:35:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:35:58.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b76475e-400c-484e-bbc4-da7d4c3a80d2\">The riders will begin from a standing start, as they&#8217;ve been stopped at KM 0 for the flag wave alongsde some VIPs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:33:58+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:33:58.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ef019e8-af6a-428b-963c-c10e02ecb189\">Vingegaard talking to Magnier at the start. Magnier will once again have to be attentive to keep an eye on points classification rival Jonathan Milan, as there&#8217;s an intermediate spint coming up 68km from the start that will surely have his eye on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:26:28+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:26:28.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9ccefa3-8ed5-4391-bb9a-c51f5c3963d5\">Jonas Vingegaard at the start, still wearing the blue King of the Montain&#8217;s jersey, having failed to depose Afonso Eul\u00e1lio in pink.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-681f189b-ecd7-4f30-8d9d-2c8c7f45c4fd\">\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\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the best climber&amp;#039;s blue jersey (Maglia Azzura) arrives at the presentation before the 11th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB-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\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJKde2AkNjzeFyZ3Xvw2dB.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=\"2026-05-20T10:24:31+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:24:31.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4fb07ecd-3a3b-48f9-b7ee-e62bba7389f8\">The riders are off for the unofficial start. This is going to be a big fight to get into the break, so many will want to get to as close to the front as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:18:39+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:18:39.532Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6a1d6ace-52e0-41db-b92c-c271b861fa13\">Have a read of our more in-depth preview of today&#8217;s parcours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-11-preview\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-giro-d-italia-stage-11-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 11 preview &#8211; Punchy climbs favour attackers on coastal route to Chiavari<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:15:24+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:15:24.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf9c32fb-184e-4487-a5c3-92540a57c7e7\">While there are some tough climbs on the menu today, they\u2019re perhaps not quite hard enough to draw the GC contenders out into another fight. Instead, the main focus today will be on the breakaway, and what looks set to be a very intense contrast for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:10:29+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:10:29.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-316258ae-f4d3-441e-b89e-cef7be4a7a69\">Yesterday was one of the most significant GC sort outs of the race so far, with many of the top favourites finding themselves in a very different position than theory did 24 hours ago. Here\u2019s what some of the top names had to say in reflection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/bigger-differences-than-blockhaus-arensman-oconnor-gee-west-reflect-on-decisive-role-of-42km-giro-d-italia-time-trial-as-hunt-for-maglia-rosa-evolves\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/bigger-differences-than-blockhaus-arensman-oconnor-gee-west-reflect-on-decisive-role-of-42km-giro-d-italia-time-trial-as-hunt-for-maglia-rosa-evolves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Bigger differences than Blockhaus&#8217; &#8211; Arensman, O&#8217;Connor, Gee-West reflect on decisive role of 42km Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial as hunt for maglia rosa evolves<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T10:03:46+00:00\">2026-05-20T10:03:46.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a35adc2-2921-4d2b-adb7-dff4f4c1b4f2\">After the rest day on Monday, and taking it easy during yesterday\u2019s time trial, there will be a whole host of riders ready to unleash all of the energy they\u2019ve stored up, in a day which presents a great opportunity for breakaway success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-20T09:59:42+00:00\">2026-05-20T09:59:42.551Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Hello and welcome to stage 11 of the Giro d&#8217;Italia!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/giro-d-italia-stage-11-live-opportunity-for-the-breakaway-on-punchy-terrain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-20T14:33:13.921Z It looks like the winner will come from this group of 6. Scaroni and Barguil are 43 seconds behind. 2026-05-20T14:31:19.447Z On paper, Narv\u00e1ez is the quickest sprinter in this group, so the others will surely believe they have to drop him before the finish. They have one more unclassified climb to do so. 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