{"id":245136,"date":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-ditalia\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","slug":"the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-ditalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-ditalia\/","title":{"rendered":"The last chance \u2013 What to expect from the third week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-fe754cc6-534d-4e65-8cd2-2e44d4ee5e9b\">The peloton has reached the third and final week of this <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/a>, and a lot has happened in the first two weeks of this edition, from the start in Bulgaria to the journey back to Italy.<\/p>\n<p>That first week of racing seems like ages ago now, but to recap; it offered a chance for the sprinters and opportunists, where Paul Magnier (<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/soudal-quickstep\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/soudal-quickstep\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/soudal-quickstep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soudal-QuickStep<\/a>) and Guillermo Thomas Silva (<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/xds-astana\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/xds-astana\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2026\/xds-astana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XDS-Astana<\/a>) spent time in the overall race lead.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-fe754cc6-534d-4e65-8cd2-2e44d4ee5e9b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once on Italian soil, a <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-igor-arrietas-rainy-day-raid-delivers-stage-5-victory-for-uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-igor-arrietas-rainy-day-raid-delivers-stage-5-victory-for-uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-igor-arrietas-rainy-day-raid-delivers-stage-5-victory-for-uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dramatic stage 5<\/a> saw victory for Igor Arrieta (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) take the race lead and hold onto it through two mountain stages won by Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) at <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-soars-to-victory-on-races-opening-summit-finish-at-blockhaus\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-soars-to-victory-on-races-opening-summit-finish-at-blockhaus\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-soars-to-victory-on-races-opening-summit-finish-at-blockhaus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blockhaus on stage 7<\/a> and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-sends-signal-to-rivals-with-solo-stage-9-victory-atop-corno-alle-scale\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-sends-signal-to-rivals-with-solo-stage-9-victory-atop-corno-alle-scale\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-sends-signal-to-rivals-with-solo-stage-9-victory-atop-corno-alle-scale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corno alle Scale on stage 9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second week of racing kicked off with a <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-filippo-ganna-smashes-stage-10-individual-time-trial-as-gc-surprises-shake-up-standings\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-filippo-ganna-smashes-stage-10-individual-time-trial-as-gc-surprises-shake-up-standings\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-filippo-ganna-smashes-stage-10-individual-time-trial-as-gc-surprises-shake-up-standings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42km decisive time trial<\/a> into Massa, where a few of the main contenders gained time on Vingegaard, but saw the Dane move significantly closer to Eul\u00e1lio&#8217;s lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It wasn&#8217;t until the next summit finish on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-outclimbs-rivals-to-solo-to-stage-14-victory-and-seize-race-lead\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-outclimbs-rivals-to-solo-to-stage-14-victory-and-seize-race-lead\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/giro-d-italia-jonas-vingegaard-outclimbs-rivals-to-solo-to-stage-14-victory-and-seize-race-lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 14 to Pila<\/a> that he donned the <em>maglia rosa<\/em> for the first time in his career, and he will carry that jersey into the final week of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between there were a peppering of surprises, well-deserved and memorable victories that came from Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who captured a third stage win in Chiavari, Alec Segaert (Bahrain-Victorious) stole the show in Novi Ligure, Alberto Bettiol (XDS Astana) secured a solo win in Verbania, and perhaps most surprising of all was the breakaway that thwarted the sprinters in Milan, where Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) took the honours.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And so, after 15 days of racing, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> highlights some of the main talking points for the next six stages as the race heads toward its conclusion in Rome next Sunday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e098c03e-0782-426a-8f26-01762616e792\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma | Lease a Bike is seen during the arrival of Stage 15 of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026 from Voghera to Milan on May 24, 2026, in Milan,\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Can anyone stop Jonas Vingegaard in the third week? <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-de2b729f-b17a-47b5-bdbe-6715d4b9a980\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vingegaard-in-control-of-maglia-rosa-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard in control of maglia rosa<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4e664640-4469-428d-83a2-95b4e37e2706\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard may have suffered through illness in the first week of the Giro, but once fully recovered, his <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance<\/a> on stage 14 to the summit of Pila has given him a commanding lead in the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He now leads the race by 2:26 ahead of Eul\u00e1lio and 2:50 ahead of Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM) and 3:30 ahead of Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos), and the pair of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari are trailing at 3:43 and 4:22 back, respectively.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having won the three major mountain stages of the first two weeks, Vingegaard will almost certainly target back-to-back stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo before the Giro heads into Rome.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The third week is by far the hardest here in this Giro. First, we start with the stage Car\u00ec, which will obviously be a hard day where we have to ride as GC riders,&#8221; Vingegaard said in an interview on the final rest-day on Monday in Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As it looks now, it will be warm last week. I hope for more good weather rather than rain. Then Wednesday&#8217;s stage is also quite a hard stage, and you cannot underestimate that. There might be a breakaway on Thursday, but then we have two very hard stages in the Dolomites. There is still a lot of racing before Rome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-36396d67-8183-4617-adfe-e4292c0c262d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thymen Arensman of Netherlands and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team, Gregor Muhlberger of Austria, Felix Gall of Austria and Team Decathlon CMA CGM and Giulio Pellizzari\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Gall and Arensman a currently on course to finish on a Grand Tour podium for the first time <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0c39293b-4cbf-4ed9-8aff-6957cb9f5820\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-gc-podium-reshuffle-could-happen-in-the-mountains-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A GC podium reshuffle could happen in the mountains<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a1f067-fa80-47f1-af56-a976b85a7e8f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s race to control in the final week, and while those two final mountain stages will be key for those riders in the fight for the overall classification podium, they could also have an opportunity to pull back time on one another on stage 16 to Car\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are questions around whether Eul\u00e1lio will be able to maintain his runner-up spot on the GC, especially with several riders who are positioned closely behind him actively looking to put time into him in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Vingegaard, there are just under two minutes separating Eul\u00e1lio, Gall, Hindley, and Pellizzari. And further back in the top 10, riders like Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling), Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla), and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) will also be aiming to pull back time to move up the GC standings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-a76a8ed4-8910-43e8-9f31-e072b4eaf4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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:66.21%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Davide Piganzoli of Italy and Team Visma | Lease a Bike crosses the finish line during the 109th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026, Stage 14 a 133km stage from Aosta to Pila\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Davide Piganzoli has been a revelation in the mountains <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ef7c828a-2e80-4040-8fc2-13f3c35229fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"young-riders-making-their-mark-at-the-giro-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Young riders making their mark at the Giro<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c2edb23f-3613-42ff-a1e1-871ef13e00b7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are several young riders to watch who are emerging at this Giro d&#8217;Italia. Eul\u00e1lio may have lost the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>, but he now wears the best young rider jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As with the main GC standings, it is unclear whether Eul\u00e1lio, 24, will be able to maintain this position, as several riders just behind him will be aiming to move up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pellizzari, 22, winner of the Tour of the Alps last month, is currently runner-up at 1:56 back in the young rider classification at the Giro. His teamwork with Hindley in the overall standings could inadvertently bring him into the young rider lead, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not too far behind him at 3:47 back is the revelation of Visma-Lease a Bike, Davide Piganzoli, 23, who has been working tirelessly for Vingegaard in his pursuit of the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>. Piganzoli&#8217;s most telling moment at this Giro so far was on the slopes of Pila, where he completed his support work for eventual winner Vingegaard and then went on to finish fourth himself. He was also third on Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathys Rondel, 22, gives Tudor Pro Cycling an option for the young rider classification at 4:32 back, while Markel Beloki (EF Education-EasyPost), 20, rounds out the top five at 9:07 back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-578366bc-9a3b-4e40-9016-8b4b103d37fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soudal Quick-Step French rider Paul Magnier wearing the best sprinter&amp;#039;s cyclamen jersey arrives to take the 14th stage of the Giro d&amp;#039;Italia 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul magnier has an unlikely rival for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-af109e30-13f7-494b-865e-27faee99d6a6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-for-points-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight for points<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-635a0625-227d-4f31-93c2-18314cc73a87\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> has been one of the most exciting special-jersey competitions at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, mainly because the two riders locked in a head-to-head battle couldn&#8217;t be more different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won two stages in Burgas and Sofia, and has been collecting points in the limited stage sprint opportunities at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French sprinter currently leads the classification with 145 points, but only by a slim 45 points. He even lost the jersey for one day to his nearest rival, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Ecuadorian all-rounder has proven to be a savvy rider, securing three stage wins in Cosenza, Fermo and Chiavari. He has made it clear that he will keep fighting for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> by securing points in the intermediate sprints.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On top of that, the final week of racing suits his style and strengths, more so than Magnier, with plenty of moderate to mountainous stages. Magnier, on the other hand, will have to rely on the final sprint in Rome in his bid to win the prestigious jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c79a2b88-97a2-479c-b68e-44440b143712\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Groenewegen of Netherlands and Team Unibet Rose Rockets, Ethan Vernon of Great Britain and Team NSN Cycling, Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step and Tobias Lund Andresen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprinters missed their shot in Milan <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8f7c98df-4554-409f-86e9-78c33ee345fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"last-chance-for-the-sprinters-in-rome-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last chance for the sprinters in Rome<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0eebeda2-808a-449a-87ef-1eb2e511dae0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While anything can happen in bike racing, many of the top sprinters believe that stage 21 would be their last chance to go for a bunch sprint in Rome.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are limited opportunities for the sprinters at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, and Magnier scooped up victories in Burgas and Sofia, while Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana) won in Naples.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure continues to build for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to capture a stage victory before the end of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian is a four-time stage winner of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, taking a stage win in San Salvo in 2023 and three stage wins in Andora, Francavilla al Mare and Cento in 2024, and he secured the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> in both editions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To make matters worse, the sprinters lost out on a chance at victory on stage 15 in Milan, where a breakaway of four thwarted the bunch sprint and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) took the victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So for those sprinters who have not yet secured a coveted victory, we can expect their teams to support them in a blistering final stage into Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21567f8e-e034-4c2c-a6ff-987215704eac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the Corsa Rosa. Enjoy unrivalled reporting from our team of journalists on the ground, including breaking news, analysis, and more, from every stage as it happens, plus access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Giro26\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Giro26\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Giro26\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><em><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-d-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The peloton has reached the third and final week of this Giro d&#8217;Italia, and a lot has happened in the first two weeks of this edition, from the start in Bulgaria to the journey back to Italy. 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