{"id":1953572,"date":"2026-05-24T11:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T08:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1953572"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T08:04:29","slug":"how-it-happened-surprise-drama-on-pancake-flat-stage-15-of-giro-ditalia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1953572","title":{"rendered":"How it happened: Surprise drama on pancake flat stage 15 of Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nGiro d&#8217;Italia\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">How it happened: Surprise drama on pancake flat stage 15 of Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Milan hosts a pan-flat 157km sprint stage<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTim Bonville-Ginn <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:49:29Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/giro-d-italia-stage-15-live-penultimate-chance-for-the-sprinters-as-week-two-comes-to-a-close\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"text-[color:--comment-count-text-color,inherit]\"><span>0<\/span><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><\/span><span class=\"text-[color:--comment-count-text-color,inherit] hidden visible sm:inline-block\">Join the conversation<\/span><\/nav>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-[var(--image--text--color)] font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty 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after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-[var(--jumpto-underline-color)] border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Have your say<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>157km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>140km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>130km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Pavia)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>20km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>One lap to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Flamme Rouge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-b5ae8dbc-f3fd-4417-a937-2bff5b65d1ff\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b5ae8dbc-f3fd-4417-a937-2bff5b65d1ff-2\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 15 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to watch the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e0780616-1bef-43ce-8bfc-8cbdedc114c1\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia: Fredrik Dversnes shocks with stage 15 victory as sprinters are thwarted by breakaway in Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-have-your-say\"><span>Have your say<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-d7a7a46a-f07b-4b57-8465-0c6fea516c42\">Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) took over the points classification yesterday thanks to him taking maximum points at the intermediate sprint. He leads Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) by one point heading into today&#8217;s sprint stage, so the Frenchman will likely take it back today, but it is all to play for in the final week&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;I will fight for it&#8217; &#8211; Maglia ciclamino competition heats up as Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez takes on Paul Magnier in a head-to-head battle for points at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-786a1cdb-9528-4922-bccd-8e8844404e8e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:44:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:44:07.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Bongiorno and welcome to live updates of the 15th stage at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:45:31+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:45:31.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f7b7818-5c83-4ec4-8df7-7ab59cf97662\">Before looking at the final stage of week two, let&#8217;s take a look back at what happened yesterday in the first really major mountain test of the race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia: Jonas Vingegaard outclimbs rivals to solo to stage 14 victory and seize race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2168d8ad-0525-4192-94ea-7030dfea0611\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:49:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:49:10.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13110120-1f24-4a7e-932a-1c767b05dbff\">Onto today and you couldn&#8217;t find a more different stage profile to yesterday&#8217;s stage than today&#8217;s. It is completely pancake flat with a few laps around the city of Milan after the halfway point.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8f189e-aadb-4e7a-a058-c89ee53efdfc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:51:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:51:21.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5098fb80-abe8-4c9d-b38c-2cc5338f06d7\">It is going to be another hot day for the riders with the temperatures set to reach over 30\u00b0c. Staying cool will be vital today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:22:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:22:28.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebda34b8-bf62-4663-bd2f-6de251e1923a\">Rider presentation is well underway in Voghera with this man, Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) will be desperate to go for the win today, he has already gone so close but only has two real chances left in this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8220;We have two shots left to achieve our Mission Giro&#8217; &#8211; Unibet Rose Rockets target Milan and Rome sprints with Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d6f7dc93-b9e6-43a4-b697-b2945fe1fd14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:27:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:27:17.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1a3b203-765d-4169-93cc-e6c3b87247bd\">Here is the above view of what the stage looks like today with four laps of the finishing circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-dde246d4-fe44-40e2-8a36-ab3998e1c660\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:31:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:31:12.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f504cd17-d1e6-42f4-ab35-848b1ac724d2\">Will today&#8217;s finish in Milan be perfect for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to take his first win of the race?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s super important for me and our team&#8217; &#8211; Pressure builds on winless Jonathan Milan as sprinters set eyes on next Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint in Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7b5570c8-81f1-48ed-8ada-12dcfd02cc62\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:40:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:40:48.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91834643-ea78-44a5-9bbd-7b0e70810e39\">The riders are due to start the neutralised zone any minute now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:48:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:48:46.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a235ee6e-8f59-4126-97f2-6396b612fad8\">Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) is fully decked out in pink today for his very first day in the leaders jersey&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c46e5461-5c83-46a0-bae8-5a426b20919a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:51:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:51:29.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64c60205-b4d0-437a-bb6f-96f58eb6dafa\">The riders have rolled out and are on their way to the race start proper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:57:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:57:29.816Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b535a7a-1ec6-4519-93e1-605817bcecbb\">The race is actually late starting at the moment. They are 3km away from the flag being waved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:02:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:02:13.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0aefb1c-a809-4d7d-8672-37e42f637048\">Just 1km of neutral left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:04:52+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:04:52.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-157km-to-go\"><span>157km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d8009aef-e0ec-4eb4-b4b6-bc9da17f2d71\">Racing begins with attacks coming immediately from Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre, Uno-X Mobility, Alpecin-Premier Tech and Polti-Visit Malta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:05:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:05:22.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba758ea1-b965-4297-a509-68962cd504e4\">Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and NSN immediately go to work to bring that back. Too many riders in that one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:08:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:08:47.220Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-632282f4-e751-47f3-854b-27483f056770\">The same teams try to make another break but nothing is doing. The sprinters teams don&#8217;t want more than four riders who now get away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:09:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:09:59.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59997155-7a8c-4473-9b89-389547a1a481\">Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre), Mattia Bais (Polti-Visit Malta), Alessandro Tonelli (Polti-Visit Malta) and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) are clear with 18&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:10:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:10:36.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9287389c-2374-4780-bae6-e111508956bb\">Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre and Alpecin-Premier Tech tried to counter in the peloton but they had the door firmly shut in front of them to stop them moving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:14:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:14:17.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c1483d5b-80c1-4c10-b349-76ddfac7bc97\">More attacks in the peloton with Alpecin-Premier Tech trying. However, he has three Soudal-Quickstep riders and an NSN rider on his wheel as Enric Mas (Movistar) closes it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:19:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:19:18.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91d905d-8a6c-478e-8d4b-03325838ad34\">Alpecin-Premier Tech are being blocked in by the sprinters teams. They really want to get into the breakaway with Danish time trialist Johan Price-Pejtersen to make this breakaway have some slim chance, but they can&#8217;t get close to going on the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:21:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:21:06.331Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bb75867-ecda-4463-8490-e832607a0c5c\">Alpecin-Premier Tech no longer have their big name sprinter in Kaden Groves after he abandoned suffering from his injuries from the crash on stage 2. However, they do have a sprinter, Jenson Plowright. The Australian criterium champion will be very familiar with the style of racing at the finish in Milan today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:24:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:24:07.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km\"><span>140km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0d873c-76cf-4435-8fa5-591aa4ec1dae\">The sprinters teams start to work with Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and Unibet Rose Rockets all coming to the front after 20 minutes of racing to start setting the pace for their main men with 2&#8217;04&#8221; up to the four rider break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:27:36.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d017179-e6db-4d0a-88e0-bbf2307a7229\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p>Pink &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Purple &#8211; Narv\u00e1ez (UAD)<br \/>Blue &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)*<br \/>White &#8211; Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>*Worn by &#8211; Van der Lee (EFE)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f366678b-9880-4510-a71e-0dbe1ad36098\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:38:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:38:17.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8c1b6125-9fda-4f3b-8328-6daee2b05ef8\">It is a very steady pace in the peloton now as the four riders out front look to increase the gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:44:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:44:33.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d767046a-ef9c-4292-a8ae-80d53be37f2d\">Vingegaard may be out of reach, but the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe duo of Hindley and Pellizzari are fighting to challenge for the poiums&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-729a349a-e40d-40a3-80cd-1acdeb407a09\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:19.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e23d8ac-b8ee-4e8f-9084-3cb80cbfe15e\">Movistar boss, Eusebio Unzu\u00e9, is not best pleased with the form of Enric Mas at this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Far off the level we hoped for&#8217; &#8211; Movistar boss Eusebio Unzu\u00e9 pulls no punches over Enric Mas&#8217; Giro d&#8217;Italia team leader struggles but hopeful for final week breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9f7f06b5-2e9f-40c6-90b3-abe9fcadfae6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:50.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89444a8d-ff5e-4ca7-8f83-ad5515084750\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek) is the man leading the way in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:15+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:15.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5fcb1a8-0487-472a-a14a-107ad64b13fd\">Ghebreigzabhier isn&#8217;t riding on the front all alone, though. Unibet Rose Rockets and Soudal-Quickstep also joining in the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:40.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c556d24-5fb6-4f2d-964c-eb9974bd0258\">The average speed is over 50kph so far. They are riding along at a very good pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:00:32.556Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a943244a-f6dc-445e-99df-80381ce71d6e\">The break of Dversnes, Maestri, Bais and Marcellusi have 3km to go until the intermediate sprint in Pavia. You may recognise the name Pavia as it has been hosting the start of Milan-San Remo for the last few years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-104b6d13-c9c8-4a93-a6a4-e2d847b79654\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:18.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3493cbcc-87ca-4fec-825a-7a48f54f6de2\">Marcellusi takes the intermediate sprint in Pavia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:51+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:51.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-752c130d-150d-4ae4-9072-081cc8149c18\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are going for the one remaining point for Narv\u00e1ez but Magnier is on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:05:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:05:39.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cb842e0-4320-4f2d-a235-023b015d0dca\">Magnier takes that one point and levels up the scores in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:07:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:07:08.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pavia\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pavia)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9fd1b636-7f50-4ea0-a72b-9687e6f9178a\">1. Marcellusi (BCF) 12pts<br \/>2. M. Bais (PTM) 8pts<br \/>3. Dversnes (UXM) 5pts<br \/>4. Maestri (PTM) 3pts <br \/>5. Magnier (SOQ) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:24+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:24.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be864c9-f720-4c05-86d6-4a5372e02702\"><strong>Points classification after intermediate sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Narv\u00e1ez (UAD) 131pts<br \/>2. Magnier (SOQ) 131pts<br \/>3. Milan (LTK) 76pts<br \/>4. Stuyven (SOQ) 71pts<br \/>5. Silva (XAT) 70pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:53+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:53.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1543354-fbc4-4dba-a967-32703b2c374c\"><strong>Bike change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Josh Kench (Groupama-FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:12:49+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:12:49.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70ee403c-132c-42d0-aff3-661f3f64f9a9\">Just over an hour down, average speed at just over 49kph and the breakaway holding 2&#8217;30&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:22:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:22:45.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abf92d70-492f-43a6-96b0-71da6c0a1dcd\">It is a very special moment for Vingegaard to wear pink. He is very likely to now wear it all the way to Rome from now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6ad1b1bb-faff-44cf-bea3-e447e252054c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:28:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:28:42.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-625108a4-9a5e-4ceb-bc9f-2270012738a7\">Roughly about two hours of racing left of racing today considering the pace they&#8217;re going at.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:33:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:33:39.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8fd83cd-05b8-4189-8552-eb7d438f8c29\">The riders are close to crossing the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:43:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:43:22.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca730303-ea6a-4502-bb5f-ac87f2ff0087\">The gap to the break has dropped to 2&#8217;00&#8221; as the riders enter the circuit in Milan with huge crowds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:52:59.099Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-94063035-8f31-466a-a8e4-5d828cf9ac65\">First passage of the finish line. Huge crowds out in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:55:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:55:28.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ecbe0b-6a87-48c0-a08c-15f06cf926e0\">These laps give all the sprinters and their leadout men a chance to have a good look at the finale before the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:58:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:58:07.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9c915918-eff7-4b18-9876-b8bd86c9ac1c\">The break still hold a gap of 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:00:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:00:06.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a127da67-a662-4577-8317-8b2b83b170ab\">Multiple GC teams are now starting to move up a bit more now we are on the circuit, but it looks pretty straightforward on relatively wide roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:06:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:06:22.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a7fc60b-2f42-4ecc-b429-087180fe56e3\">Mechanical for Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:07:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:07:42.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d30fc78e-a882-45b2-adb8-0ef33f9deddc\">Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike) back at the head commissaire car seemingly discussing how safe the circuit is. He doesn&#8217;t seem to be very happy with the safety on the circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:10:23.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ba8a6b-799b-44f0-bf85-8ffbf839eacc\">Second time across the finish line with three laps to go in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:12:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:12:30.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-265c7947-c19f-48c8-8e5a-0a66f30d31de\">EF Education-EasyPost join in at the front of the peloton for Estonian national champion Madis Mihkels as the time gap has grown to 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:14:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:14:13.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ae83c3-82fe-43eb-ae3a-c7130876868e\">The gap has corrected to 2&#8217;14&#8221; now with the break just 5km to go until the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:15:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:15:33.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5345d0f0-533a-41b4-b4ed-a84b7f57f42e\">It wasn&#8217;t a good day for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) yesterday after the rider from Perth was looking to kick on from his superb time trial&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Ben O&#8217;Connor limits losses in fight for top spot in Giro d&#8217;Italia after struggling on summit finish of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9da28971-70e4-4ba5-b3c1-a9495d142f04\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:17:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:17:08.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959e1b20-40f1-46f4-8304-344d50761dbb\">Some splits appearing in the peloton with the pace rocketing now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:18:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:18:56.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8106c7f2-b702-417e-b183-8056ee5f5cc1\">Vingegaard is right at the back in pink. He is with Campenaerts and looks like he may have an issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:19:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:19:47.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a8e243f8-0055-48c7-b35d-ae0488254488\">Dversnes wins the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:21:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:21:16.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c082d9b5-57f8-4cff-9888-e28b8800c8d7\">Vingegaard is going back to the head commissaire care complaining about the barriers at the finish. They do appear to be kicking out on the finishing straight. He is talking about the potholes as well saying he almost crashed multiple time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:22:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:22:07.530Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419\"><strong>Puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madis Mihkels (EF Education-EasyPost)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419-2\">They&#8217;ve gone for a back wheel change and not a bike change. Odd choice as he&#8217;ll have to work harder to get back in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:23:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:23:45.500Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebadd58d-ff60-414c-81f4-f9145cf28c7c\">Reports say that Ben O&#8217;Connor has also been to the head car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:25:57+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:25:57.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f879ddb6-b377-44e8-8fb0-ec8ae705d668\"><strong>Final 5km neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race jury have decided to allow for the final 5km to be neutralised with all GC times kept unchanged. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) now at the car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:29:18.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0cd602-91a9-4838-b894-26d21b203b5c\">Two laps to go and the breakaway is still holding 1&#8217;40&#8221; on the peloton. They are riding superbly well out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:33:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:33:56.262Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-77f845bd-43eb-4446-bdc2-b336481ebc5d\">It looks like there may be a further neutralisation with the final lap being set up for the stage win and points only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:35:58+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:35:58.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eb8a923-e7c7-4954-bd43-2559cb9a3697\"><strong>Final lap neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race confirm that the GC times will be taken the next time the riders cross the finish line with one lap to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:36:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:36:28.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bbe43134-f6fd-4012-a090-916fa61e82d1\">Two and a half hours races with the average speed at 51kph! It has been absolutely rapid today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:39:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:39:16.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e532f026-df89-4d8f-a3f7-d4794acde92a\">Multiple riders swinging off with the break still having 1&#8217;28&#8221; with 25km to go. Some riders are having to use their leadout men early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:41:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:41:36.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167\"><strong>Mechanical<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Filippo Ganna (Netcompany-Ineos)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167-2\">A rider who may have wanted to take a flyer today will have to work a bit harder now. He has won the last two times in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:10.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-87dbd7a0-362d-4d3d-bbc3-053d58f8b10b\">Marcellusi could win for Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre for the first time in a decade with their last winner being a certain Ciccone on his Giro debut. Maestri, M. Bais and Dversnes are superb breakaway riders as well, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:48.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c1fcce3-9980-4ca0-80da-e47923ac3c4a\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;06&#8221; with a big chunk getting taken off their time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:47:05+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:47:05.173Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2629094-ae81-453a-a2f1-493790d5098a\">Unibet Rose Rockets having to use Slovakian champion Luk\u00e1\u0161 Kubi\u0161 as well as Lidl-Trek having to use Max Walscheid. Gap now at 1&#8217;02&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:48:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:48:41.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bfa8d65-b1e6-44fe-88fd-1cc282314dc8\">The gap ticks under a minute for the breakaway with 16km of racing remaining. The GC times will be taken here so no changes in GC today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:49:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:49:37.367Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c71e370-3132-4d00-8b1d-ed53a95a0dd9\">This stage is on course to be the second fastest Giro d&#8217;Italia stage in history with the average speed above 51kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:50:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:50:30.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-039cd9ca-1319-4227-8924-233cba9d5fe2\">As the peloton power across the finish line and take the bell the gap says 38&#8243; for the four riders out front. This is going to be touch and go for the sprinters who are losing their teammates all the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:51:09+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:51:09.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c1e4f22-dd52-42ac-ad0f-7e099bb2e871\">The gap adjusts! It is now 54&#8243; for the breakaway. With Kubi\u0161 still leading the way with Walscheid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:52:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:52:40.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80c38f57-c220-4caf-9cdf-5089fe393eed\">Fabio van den Bossche (Soudal-Quickstep) joins Kubi\u0161 and Walscheid on the front of the peloton but that time gap is not budging with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:56:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:56:19.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9885209f-7a30-4759-b1e6-912025f72d3a\">Bais is working very hard for Maestri who is probably the fastest of the two. Bais saw his brother take a Giro win a few years ago, will it be his day today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d753bf00-8d84-4621-9aec-945a292494fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:57:02+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:57:02.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d993b3f3-e882-4946-9614-f27027864eec\">Lidl-Trek having to use their GC man Derek Gee-West on the front of the peloton to chase the break who are 40&#8243; clear with 9km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:58:36.377Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d38b4099-a97e-451c-b301-c5534bc7e609\">Decathlon-CMA CGM and Picnic-PostNL now coming up en masse, but it it too little too late? The big sprinters teams have hardly anyone left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:59:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:59:12.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54ccad9f-4c75-4536-922d-80182c4d7f4f\">7km to go for the break and they have 41! on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:00:32.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71b13211-665b-4b78-8a60-2b5429355ea6\">Picnic-PostNL and Decathlon-CMA CGM are not coming up with their trains, likewise Tudor. They&#8217;re gambling it all with 6km to go and 32&#8243; gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:01:44+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:01:44.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-61f3288e-0341-41cd-a4f4-c62c6720f05e\">Unibet Rose Rockets are giving everything for Groenewegen but the four leaders still have 26 seconds. It is starting to come down much faster now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:32.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e73d433b-7563-493e-846d-e1199b45103b\">Tudor and Decathlon-CMA CGM finally come to the front along with Movistar, Groupama-FDJ United and Picnic-PostNL but there is a lot of looking around and are losing time again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:50.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca7be8ca-81a7-4ad4-9315-00464c5d5a08\">4km to go and the gap is 25&#8243; as the peloton stall in the chase for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:03:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:03:46.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e87c283-9d47-47d4-bcbe-dd3c8be85856\">Movistar and Picnic-PostNL finally start pushing hard with 3km to go. 24&#8243; gap. Unibet Rose Rockets get their final leadout men to the front now with Groenewegen in third wheel followed by Pascal Ackermann (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:04:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:04:16.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f40da0d-8f5f-4af9-be28-0af4c98a021f\">Milan&#8217;s last man, Consonni, comes to the front!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:05:00+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:05:00.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95ce2871-4434-4421-adbd-7e8eee95105d\">Narv\u00e1ez moving up in the points jersey as Stuyven is the only man left for Magnier with 2km to go. 26&#8243; gap as the break have their first look at each other!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:08.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fa06fb63-1fd7-4eb3-ab1d-aac653466c39\">21&#8243; gap and they stall in the break! Bais comes to the front for Maestri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:32.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d559744a-2403-4493-863e-16542287ac4e\">The peloton coming back extremely fast with 500 metres to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:41.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c987483-0352-4ef5-8e6e-2e75956fabb1\">Crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:55+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:55.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6ac9b53-7d27-4e01-8fad-8de77d380a82\">250 metres to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:07:43+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:07:43.704Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569b235b-f1cc-433c-9462-393e9dd356ac\">Fredrik Dversnes of Uno-X Mobility wins stage 15 of the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 in the second fastest Giro stage of all time!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce2f2f39-da13-4e28-940e-044390f132fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:08:54+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:08:54.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8fc0082-80de-4195-8045-12a64aae68d6\">Heartbreak for Maestri and Marcellusi who gave their all, but the former Norwegian national champion takes a Grand Tour stage win on his debut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:14:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:14:36.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ac90c25-236b-4311-9dae-c829467e0312\">Magnier was the man to lead in the peloton behind as he retakes the lead in the points classification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-383bd890-83b4-4c8a-8e7b-5ffe5b6e6c46\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:22:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:22:21.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86e87d8d-3187-4ab5-a6a6-da5ba68481a0\">After today, Magnier leads Narv\u00e1ez by just 14 points. Potentially huge for the points classification battle with some very hard days still to come and a 50 point day on a stage that suits riders like Narv\u00e1ez far more than the pure sprinters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:33:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:33:59.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46f00589-e2ca-4fc7-b467-5ff396a3fbc7\">What a moment for Dversnes and Uno-X Mobility. His seventh career win and his biggest by far. His previous biggest win was a stage at last year&#8217;s Tirreno-Adriatico.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cba6c6f3-638c-4613-8ce5-2c66a4ab0798\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:37:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:37:37.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37171f03-3db1-49e3-96d9-1bc7d988b30c\">It wasn&#8217;t the super easy day Vingegaard probably was expecting today with the stress of the final circuit in Milan, but he makes it through the first day in pink with the rest day tomorrow and then a return to the mountains on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ad4354f-44ad-41ee-a365-e83865298d35\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:40:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:40:21.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29c37f0b-f735-42a4-89d2-15ac105710e6\">Magnier goes back into the purple jersey for the start of the third week but not with the 50 point buffer he was hoping for. He has just 14 points on Narv\u00e1ez with stages suiting the Ecuadorian champion far more than the young Frenchman, aside from the finale in Rome.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fb1b8a62-12d6-4570-9f8c-62bcaeea48e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:42:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:42:36.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89709ec1-791d-4b63-909b-a65f3116c96e\">Vingegaard also continues as leader in the mountain classification with Jardi van der Lee (EF Education-EasyPost) wearing it on his behalf.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0c3d232-f23a-426a-9713-3d029f565e57\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:46:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:46:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c17a22cc-984b-429c-b60c-1c0622ca48e4\">Eul\u00e1lio remains solidly in the white jersey at the end of week two which sees him lose pink but still sitting in a very good GC spot with second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7dacfd7c-cd77-4191-889d-39eb48322aa5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:48:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:48:12.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70e79155-ac80-43a7-81a1-f9066ca1682c\">Dversnes said: &#8220;Super-good help from the other guys in the breakaway, the Italian from Bardiani and Polti guys, they were really strong today. I knew I had good opportunities because I&#8217;m pretty good at going in breaks, so this was my big shot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With five Ks to go, of course you start believing [you can get there] but you have to think about what to do and what&#8217;s important and not about what happens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read more in our <strong>post race report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5d6a1923-185e-4913-879e-a2abfff26de8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:49:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:49:29.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66da7c06-fbef-42b2-bf3b-76f7e3b6b7eb\">That brings week two of the Giro d&#8217;Italia and our live report of stage 15 to a close. Enjoy the rest of your day. 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-[var(--image--text--color)] font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-b5ae8dbc-f3fd-4417-a937-2bff5b65d1ff\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b5ae8dbc-f3fd-4417-a937-2bff5b65d1ff-2\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 15 preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to watch the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e0780616-1bef-43ce-8bfc-8cbdedc114c1\"><strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia: Fredrik Dversnes shocks with stage 15 victory as sprinters are thwarted by breakaway in Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-have-your-say\"><span>Have your say<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-d7a7a46a-f07b-4b57-8465-0c6fea516c42\">Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) took over the points classification yesterday thanks to him taking maximum points at the intermediate sprint. He leads Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) by one point heading into today&#8217;s sprint stage, so the Frenchman will likely take it back today, but it is all to play for in the final week&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;I will fight for it&#8217; &#8211; Maglia ciclamino competition heats up as Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez takes on Paul Magnier in a head-to-head battle for points at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-786a1cdb-9528-4922-bccd-8e8844404e8e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:44:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:44:07.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Bongiorno and welcome to live updates of the 15th stage at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:45:31+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:45:31.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f7b7818-5c83-4ec4-8df7-7ab59cf97662\">Before looking at the final stage of week two, let&#8217;s take a look back at what happened yesterday in the first really major mountain test of the race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia: Jonas Vingegaard outclimbs rivals to solo to stage 14 victory and seize race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2168d8ad-0525-4192-94ea-7030dfea0611\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:49:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:49:10.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13110120-1f24-4a7e-932a-1c767b05dbff\">Onto today and you couldn&#8217;t find a more different stage profile to yesterday&#8217;s stage than today&#8217;s. It is completely pancake flat with a few laps around the city of Milan after the halfway point.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8f189e-aadb-4e7a-a058-c89ee53efdfc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:51:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:51:21.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5098fb80-abe8-4c9d-b38c-2cc5338f06d7\">It is going to be another hot day for the riders with the temperatures set to reach over 30\u00b0c. Staying cool will be vital today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:22:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:22:28.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebda34b8-bf62-4663-bd2f-6de251e1923a\">Rider presentation is well underway in Voghera with this man, Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) will be desperate to go for the win today, he has already gone so close but only has two real chances left in this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8220;We have two shots left to achieve our Mission Giro&#8217; &#8211; Unibet Rose Rockets target Milan and Rome sprints with Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d6f7dc93-b9e6-43a4-b697-b2945fe1fd14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:27:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:27:17.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1a3b203-765d-4169-93cc-e6c3b87247bd\">Here is the above view of what the stage looks like today with four laps of the finishing circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-dde246d4-fe44-40e2-8a36-ab3998e1c660\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:31:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:31:12.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f504cd17-d1e6-42f4-ab35-848b1ac724d2\">Will today&#8217;s finish in Milan be perfect for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to take his first win of the race?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s super important for me and our team&#8217; &#8211; Pressure builds on winless Jonathan Milan as sprinters set eyes on next Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint in Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7b5570c8-81f1-48ed-8ada-12dcfd02cc62\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:40:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:40:48.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91834643-ea78-44a5-9bbd-7b0e70810e39\">The riders are due to start the neutralised zone any minute now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:48:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:48:46.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a235ee6e-8f59-4126-97f2-6396b612fad8\">Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) is fully decked out in pink today for his very first day in the leaders jersey&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c46e5461-5c83-46a0-bae8-5a426b20919a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:51:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:51:29.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64c60205-b4d0-437a-bb6f-96f58eb6dafa\">The riders have rolled out and are on their way to the race start proper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:57:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:57:29.816Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b535a7a-1ec6-4519-93e1-605817bcecbb\">The race is actually late starting at the moment. They are 3km away from the flag being waved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:02:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:02:13.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0aefb1c-a809-4d7d-8672-37e42f637048\">Just 1km of neutral left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:04:52+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:04:52.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-157km-to-go\"><span>157km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d8009aef-e0ec-4eb4-b4b6-bc9da17f2d71\">Racing begins with attacks coming immediately from Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre, Uno-X Mobility, Alpecin-Premier Tech and Polti-Visit Malta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:05:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:05:22.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba758ea1-b965-4297-a509-68962cd504e4\">Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and NSN immediately go to work to bring that back. Too many riders in that one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:08:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:08:47.220Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-632282f4-e751-47f3-854b-27483f056770\">The same teams try to make another break but nothing is doing. The sprinters teams don&#8217;t want more than four riders who now get away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:09:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:09:59.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59997155-7a8c-4473-9b89-389547a1a481\">Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre), Mattia Bais (Polti-Visit Malta), Alessandro Tonelli (Polti-Visit Malta) and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) are clear with 18&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:10:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:10:36.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9287389c-2374-4780-bae6-e111508956bb\">Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre and Alpecin-Premier Tech tried to counter in the peloton but they had the door firmly shut in front of them to stop them moving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:14:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:14:17.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c1483d5b-80c1-4c10-b349-76ddfac7bc97\">More attacks in the peloton with Alpecin-Premier Tech trying. However, he has three Soudal-Quickstep riders and an NSN rider on his wheel as Enric Mas (Movistar) closes it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:19:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:19:18.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91d905d-8a6c-478e-8d4b-03325838ad34\">Alpecin-Premier Tech are being blocked in by the sprinters teams. They really want to get into the breakaway with Danish time trialist Johan Price-Pejtersen to make this breakaway have some slim chance, but they can&#8217;t get close to going on the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:21:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:21:06.331Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bb75867-ecda-4463-8490-e832607a0c5c\">Alpecin-Premier Tech no longer have their big name sprinter in Kaden Groves after he abandoned suffering from his injuries from the crash on stage 2. However, they do have a sprinter, Jenson Plowright. The Australian criterium champion will be very familiar with the style of racing at the finish in Milan today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:24:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:24:07.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km\"><span>140km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0d873c-76cf-4435-8fa5-591aa4ec1dae\">The sprinters teams start to work with Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and Unibet Rose Rockets all coming to the front after 20 minutes of racing to start setting the pace for their main men with 2&#8217;04&#8221; up to the four rider break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:27:36.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d017179-e6db-4d0a-88e0-bbf2307a7229\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p>Pink &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Purple &#8211; Narv\u00e1ez (UAD)<br \/>Blue &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)*<br \/>White &#8211; Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>*Worn by &#8211; Van der Lee (EFE)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f366678b-9880-4510-a71e-0dbe1ad36098\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:38:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:38:17.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8c1b6125-9fda-4f3b-8328-6daee2b05ef8\">It is a very steady pace in the peloton now as the four riders out front look to increase the gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:44:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:44:33.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d767046a-ef9c-4292-a8ae-80d53be37f2d\">Vingegaard may be out of reach, but the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe duo of Hindley and Pellizzari are fighting to challenge for the poiums&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-729a349a-e40d-40a3-80cd-1acdeb407a09\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:19.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e23d8ac-b8ee-4e8f-9084-3cb80cbfe15e\">Movistar boss, Eusebio Unzu\u00e9, is not best pleased with the form of Enric Mas at this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Far off the level we hoped for&#8217; &#8211; Movistar boss Eusebio Unzu\u00e9 pulls no punches over Enric Mas&#8217; Giro d&#8217;Italia team leader struggles but hopeful for final week breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9f7f06b5-2e9f-40c6-90b3-abe9fcadfae6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:50.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89444a8d-ff5e-4ca7-8f83-ad5515084750\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek) is the man leading the way in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:15+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:15.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5fcb1a8-0487-472a-a14a-107ad64b13fd\">Ghebreigzabhier isn&#8217;t riding on the front all alone, though. Unibet Rose Rockets and Soudal-Quickstep also joining in the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:40.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c556d24-5fb6-4f2d-964c-eb9974bd0258\">The average speed is over 50kph so far. They are riding along at a very good pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:00:32.556Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a943244a-f6dc-445e-99df-80381ce71d6e\">The break of Dversnes, Maestri, Bais and Marcellusi have 3km to go until the intermediate sprint in Pavia. You may recognise the name Pavia as it has been hosting the start of Milan-San Remo for the last few years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-104b6d13-c9c8-4a93-a6a4-e2d847b79654\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:18.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3493cbcc-87ca-4fec-825a-7a48f54f6de2\">Marcellusi takes the intermediate sprint in Pavia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:51+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:51.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-752c130d-150d-4ae4-9072-081cc8149c18\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are going for the one remaining point for Narv\u00e1ez but Magnier is on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:05:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:05:39.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cb842e0-4320-4f2d-a235-023b015d0dca\">Magnier takes that one point and levels up the scores in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:07:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:07:08.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pavia\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pavia)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9fd1b636-7f50-4ea0-a72b-9687e6f9178a\">1. Marcellusi (BCF) 12pts<br \/>2. M. Bais (PTM) 8pts<br \/>3. Dversnes (UXM) 5pts<br \/>4. Maestri (PTM) 3pts <br \/>5. Magnier (SOQ) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:24+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:24.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be864c9-f720-4c05-86d6-4a5372e02702\"><strong>Points classification after intermediate sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Narv\u00e1ez (UAD) 131pts<br \/>2. Magnier (SOQ) 131pts<br \/>3. Milan (LTK) 76pts<br \/>4. Stuyven (SOQ) 71pts<br \/>5. Silva (XAT) 70pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:53+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:53.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1543354-fbc4-4dba-a967-32703b2c374c\"><strong>Bike change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Josh Kench (Groupama-FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:12:49+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:12:49.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70ee403c-132c-42d0-aff3-661f3f64f9a9\">Just over an hour down, average speed at just over 49kph and the breakaway holding 2&#8217;30&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:22:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:22:45.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abf92d70-492f-43a6-96b0-71da6c0a1dcd\">It is a very special moment for Vingegaard to wear pink. He is very likely to now wear it all the way to Rome from now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6ad1b1bb-faff-44cf-bea3-e447e252054c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:28:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:28:42.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-625108a4-9a5e-4ceb-bc9f-2270012738a7\">Roughly about two hours of racing left of racing today considering the pace they&#8217;re going at.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:33:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:33:39.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8fd83cd-05b8-4189-8552-eb7d438f8c29\">The riders are close to crossing the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:43:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:43:22.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca730303-ea6a-4502-bb5f-ac87f2ff0087\">The gap to the break has dropped to 2&#8217;00&#8221; as the riders enter the circuit in Milan with huge crowds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:52:59.099Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-94063035-8f31-466a-a8e4-5d828cf9ac65\">First passage of the finish line. Huge crowds out in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:55:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:55:28.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ecbe0b-6a87-48c0-a08c-15f06cf926e0\">These laps give all the sprinters and their leadout men a chance to have a good look at the finale before the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:58:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:58:07.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9c915918-eff7-4b18-9876-b8bd86c9ac1c\">The break still hold a gap of 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:00:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:00:06.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a127da67-a662-4577-8317-8b2b83b170ab\">Multiple GC teams are now starting to move up a bit more now we are on the circuit, but it looks pretty straightforward on relatively wide roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:06:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:06:22.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a7fc60b-2f42-4ecc-b429-087180fe56e3\">Mechanical for Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:07:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:07:42.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d30fc78e-a882-45b2-adb8-0ef33f9deddc\">Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike) back at the head commissaire car seemingly discussing how safe the circuit is. He doesn&#8217;t seem to be very happy with the safety on the circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:10:23.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ba8a6b-799b-44f0-bf85-8ffbf839eacc\">Second time across the finish line with three laps to go in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:12:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:12:30.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-265c7947-c19f-48c8-8e5a-0a66f30d31de\">EF Education-EasyPost join in at the front of the peloton for Estonian national champion Madis Mihkels as the time gap has grown to 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:14:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:14:13.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ae83c3-82fe-43eb-ae3a-c7130876868e\">The gap has corrected to 2&#8217;14&#8221; now with the break just 5km to go until the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:15:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:15:33.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5345d0f0-533a-41b4-b4ed-a84b7f57f42e\">It wasn&#8217;t a good day for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) yesterday after the rider from Perth was looking to kick on from his superb time trial&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Ben O&#8217;Connor limits losses in fight for top spot in Giro d&#8217;Italia after struggling on summit finish of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9da28971-70e4-4ba5-b3c1-a9495d142f04\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:17:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:17:08.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959e1b20-40f1-46f4-8304-344d50761dbb\">Some splits appearing in the peloton with the pace rocketing now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:18:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:18:56.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8106c7f2-b702-417e-b183-8056ee5f5cc1\">Vingegaard is right at the back in pink. He is with Campenaerts and looks like he may have an issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:19:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:19:47.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a8e243f8-0055-48c7-b35d-ae0488254488\">Dversnes wins the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:21:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:21:16.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c082d9b5-57f8-4cff-9888-e28b8800c8d7\">Vingegaard is going back to the head commissaire care complaining about the barriers at the finish. They do appear to be kicking out on the finishing straight. He is talking about the potholes as well saying he almost crashed multiple time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:22:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:22:07.530Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419\"><strong>Puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madis Mihkels (EF Education-EasyPost)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419-2\">They&#8217;ve gone for a back wheel change and not a bike change. Odd choice as he&#8217;ll have to work harder to get back in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:23:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:23:45.500Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebadd58d-ff60-414c-81f4-f9145cf28c7c\">Reports say that Ben O&#8217;Connor has also been to the head car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:25:57+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:25:57.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f879ddb6-b377-44e8-8fb0-ec8ae705d668\"><strong>Final 5km neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race jury have decided to allow for the final 5km to be neutralised with all GC times kept unchanged. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) now at the car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:29:18.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0cd602-91a9-4838-b894-26d21b203b5c\">Two laps to go and the breakaway is still holding 1&#8217;40&#8221; on the peloton. They are riding superbly well out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:33:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:33:56.262Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-77f845bd-43eb-4446-bdc2-b336481ebc5d\">It looks like there may be a further neutralisation with the final lap being set up for the stage win and points only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:35:58+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:35:58.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eb8a923-e7c7-4954-bd43-2559cb9a3697\"><strong>Final lap neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race confirm that the GC times will be taken the next time the riders cross the finish line with one lap to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:36:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:36:28.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bbe43134-f6fd-4012-a090-916fa61e82d1\">Two and a half hours races with the average speed at 51kph! It has been absolutely rapid today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:39:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:39:16.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e532f026-df89-4d8f-a3f7-d4794acde92a\">Multiple riders swinging off with the break still having 1&#8217;28&#8221; with 25km to go. Some riders are having to use their leadout men early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:41:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:41:36.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167\"><strong>Mechanical<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Filippo Ganna (Netcompany-Ineos)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167-2\">A rider who may have wanted to take a flyer today will have to work a bit harder now. He has won the last two times in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:10.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-87dbd7a0-362d-4d3d-bbc3-053d58f8b10b\">Marcellusi could win for Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre for the first time in a decade with their last winner being a certain Ciccone on his Giro debut. Maestri, M. Bais and Dversnes are superb breakaway riders as well, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:48.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c1fcce3-9980-4ca0-80da-e47923ac3c4a\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;06&#8221; with a big chunk getting taken off their time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:47:05+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:47:05.173Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2629094-ae81-453a-a2f1-493790d5098a\">Unibet Rose Rockets having to use Slovakian champion Luk\u00e1\u0161 Kubi\u0161 as well as Lidl-Trek having to use Max Walscheid. Gap now at 1&#8217;02&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:48:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:48:41.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bfa8d65-b1e6-44fe-88fd-1cc282314dc8\">The gap ticks under a minute for the breakaway with 16km of racing remaining. The GC times will be taken here so no changes in GC today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:49:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:49:37.367Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c71e370-3132-4d00-8b1d-ed53a95a0dd9\">This stage is on course to be the second fastest Giro d&#8217;Italia stage in history with the average speed above 51kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:50:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:50:30.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-039cd9ca-1319-4227-8924-233cba9d5fe2\">As the peloton power across the finish line and take the bell the gap says 38&#8243; for the four riders out front. This is going to be touch and go for the sprinters who are losing their teammates all the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:51:09+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:51:09.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c1e4f22-dd52-42ac-ad0f-7e099bb2e871\">The gap adjusts! It is now 54&#8243; for the breakaway. With Kubi\u0161 still leading the way with Walscheid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:52:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:52:40.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80c38f57-c220-4caf-9cdf-5089fe393eed\">Fabio van den Bossche (Soudal-Quickstep) joins Kubi\u0161 and Walscheid on the front of the peloton but that time gap is not budging with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:56:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:56:19.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9885209f-7a30-4759-b1e6-912025f72d3a\">Bais is working very hard for Maestri who is probably the fastest of the two. Bais saw his brother take a Giro win a few years ago, will it be his day today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d753bf00-8d84-4621-9aec-945a292494fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:57:02+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:57:02.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d993b3f3-e882-4946-9614-f27027864eec\">Lidl-Trek having to use their GC man Derek Gee-West on the front of the peloton to chase the break who are 40&#8243; clear with 9km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:58:36.377Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d38b4099-a97e-451c-b301-c5534bc7e609\">Decathlon-CMA CGM and Picnic-PostNL now coming up en masse, but it it too little too late? The big sprinters teams have hardly anyone left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:59:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:59:12.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54ccad9f-4c75-4536-922d-80182c4d7f4f\">7km to go for the break and they have 41! on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:00:32.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71b13211-665b-4b78-8a60-2b5429355ea6\">Picnic-PostNL and Decathlon-CMA CGM are not coming up with their trains, likewise Tudor. They&#8217;re gambling it all with 6km to go and 32&#8243; gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:01:44+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:01:44.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-61f3288e-0341-41cd-a4f4-c62c6720f05e\">Unibet Rose Rockets are giving everything for Groenewegen but the four leaders still have 26 seconds. It is starting to come down much faster now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:32.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e73d433b-7563-493e-846d-e1199b45103b\">Tudor and Decathlon-CMA CGM finally come to the front along with Movistar, Groupama-FDJ United and Picnic-PostNL but there is a lot of looking around and are losing time again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:50.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca7be8ca-81a7-4ad4-9315-00464c5d5a08\">4km to go and the gap is 25&#8243; as the peloton stall in the chase for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:03:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:03:46.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e87c283-9d47-47d4-bcbe-dd3c8be85856\">Movistar and Picnic-PostNL finally start pushing hard with 3km to go. 24&#8243; gap. Unibet Rose Rockets get their final leadout men to the front now with Groenewegen in third wheel followed by Pascal Ackermann (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:04:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:04:16.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f40da0d-8f5f-4af9-be28-0af4c98a021f\">Milan&#8217;s last man, Consonni, comes to the front!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:05:00+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:05:00.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95ce2871-4434-4421-adbd-7e8eee95105d\">Narv\u00e1ez moving up in the points jersey as Stuyven is the only man left for Magnier with 2km to go. 26&#8243; gap as the break have their first look at each other!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:08.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fa06fb63-1fd7-4eb3-ab1d-aac653466c39\">21&#8243; gap and they stall in the break! Bais comes to the front for Maestri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:32.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d559744a-2403-4493-863e-16542287ac4e\">The peloton coming back extremely fast with 500 metres to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:41.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c987483-0352-4ef5-8e6e-2e75956fabb1\">Crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:55+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:55.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6ac9b53-7d27-4e01-8fad-8de77d380a82\">250 metres to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:07:43+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:07:43.704Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569b235b-f1cc-433c-9462-393e9dd356ac\">Fredrik Dversnes of Uno-X Mobility wins stage 15 of the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 in the second fastest Giro stage of all time!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce2f2f39-da13-4e28-940e-044390f132fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:08:54+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:08:54.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8fc0082-80de-4195-8045-12a64aae68d6\">Heartbreak for Maestri and Marcellusi who gave their all, but the former Norwegian national champion takes a Grand Tour stage win on his debut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:14:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:14:36.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ac90c25-236b-4311-9dae-c829467e0312\">Magnier was the man to lead in the peloton behind as he retakes the lead in the points classification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-383bd890-83b4-4c8a-8e7b-5ffe5b6e6c46\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:22:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:22:21.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86e87d8d-3187-4ab5-a6a6-da5ba68481a0\">After today, Magnier leads Narv\u00e1ez by just 14 points. Potentially huge for the points classification battle with some very hard days still to come and a 50 point day on a stage that suits riders like Narv\u00e1ez far more than the pure sprinters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:33:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:33:59.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46f00589-e2ca-4fc7-b467-5ff396a3fbc7\">What a moment for Dversnes and Uno-X Mobility. His seventh career win and his biggest by far. His previous biggest win was a stage at last year&#8217;s Tirreno-Adriatico.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cba6c6f3-638c-4613-8ce5-2c66a4ab0798\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:37:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:37:37.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37171f03-3db1-49e3-96d9-1bc7d988b30c\">It wasn&#8217;t the super easy day Vingegaard probably was expecting today with the stress of the final circuit in Milan, but he makes it through the first day in pink with the rest day tomorrow and then a return to the mountains on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ad4354f-44ad-41ee-a365-e83865298d35\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:40:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:40:21.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29c37f0b-f735-42a4-89d2-15ac105710e6\">Magnier goes back into the purple jersey for the start of the third week but not with the 50 point buffer he was hoping for. He has just 14 points on Narv\u00e1ez with stages suiting the Ecuadorian champion far more than the young Frenchman, aside from the finale in Rome.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fb1b8a62-12d6-4570-9f8c-62bcaeea48e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:42:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:42:36.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89709ec1-791d-4b63-909b-a65f3116c96e\">Vingegaard also continues as leader in the mountain classification with Jardi van der Lee (EF Education-EasyPost) wearing it on his behalf.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0c3d232-f23a-426a-9713-3d029f565e57\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:46:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:46:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c17a22cc-984b-429c-b60c-1c0622ca48e4\">Eul\u00e1lio remains solidly in the white jersey at the end of week two which sees him lose pink but still sitting in a very good GC spot with second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7dacfd7c-cd77-4191-889d-39eb48322aa5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:48:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:48:12.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70e79155-ac80-43a7-81a1-f9066ca1682c\">Dversnes said: &#8220;Super-good help from the other guys in the breakaway, the Italian from Bardiani and Polti guys, they were really strong today. I knew I had good opportunities because I&#8217;m pretty good at going in breaks, so this was my big shot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With five Ks to go, of course you start believing [you can get there] but you have to think about what to do and what&#8217;s important and not about what happens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read more in our <strong>post race report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5d6a1923-185e-4913-879e-a2abfff26de8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:49:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:49:29.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66da7c06-fbef-42b2-bf3b-76f7e3b6b7eb\">That brings week two of the Giro d&#8217;Italia and our live report of stage 15 to a close. Enjoy the rest of your day. Ciao!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-d7a7a46a-f07b-4b57-8465-0c6fea516c42\">Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) took over the points classification yesterday thanks to him taking maximum points at the intermediate sprint. He leads Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) by one point heading into today&#8217;s sprint stage, so the Frenchman will likely take it back today, but it is all to play for in the final week&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;I will fight for it&#8217; &#8211; Maglia ciclamino competition heats up as Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez takes on Paul Magnier in a head-to-head battle for points at the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-786a1cdb-9528-4922-bccd-8e8844404e8e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hg6ZiHpKo2xDHe9c23Y5JN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:44:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:44:07.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4083357d-6864-41f2-aaee-43c857366bb8\">Bongiorno and welcome to live updates of the 15th stage at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:45:31+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:45:31.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f7b7818-5c83-4ec4-8df7-7ab59cf97662\">Before looking at the final stage of week two, let&#8217;s take a look back at what happened yesterday in the first really major mountain test of the race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Giro d&#8217;Italia: Jonas Vingegaard outclimbs rivals to solo to stage 14 victory and seize race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2168d8ad-0525-4192-94ea-7030dfea0611\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvZUiHFoamFLd9moaVbHc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:49:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:49:10.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13110120-1f24-4a7e-932a-1c767b05dbff\">Onto today and you couldn&#8217;t find a more different stage profile to yesterday&#8217;s stage than today&#8217;s. It is completely pancake flat with a few laps around the city of Milan after the halfway point.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1e8f189e-aadb-4e7a-a058-c89ee53efdfc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8n9b8vj9umYjYBY9QoU36o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T10:51:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T10:51:21.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5098fb80-abe8-4c9d-b38c-2cc5338f06d7\">It is going to be another hot day for the riders with the temperatures set to reach over 30\u00b0c. Staying cool will be vital today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:22:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:22:28.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebda34b8-bf62-4663-bd2f-6de251e1923a\">Rider presentation is well underway in Voghera with this man, Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) will be desperate to go for the win today, he has already gone so close but only has two real chances left in this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8220;We have two shots left to achieve our Mission Giro&#8217; &#8211; Unibet Rose Rockets target Milan and Rome sprints with Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d6f7dc93-b9e6-43a4-b697-b2945fe1fd14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HneN8GsqtviBoXpZta55nF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:27:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:27:17.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1a3b203-765d-4169-93cc-e6c3b87247bd\">Here is the above view of what the stage looks like today with four laps of the finishing circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-dde246d4-fe44-40e2-8a36-ab3998e1c660\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-852-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pmFT5doCXWNgwFUrFzAwdF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:31:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:31:12.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f504cd17-d1e6-42f4-ab35-848b1ac724d2\">Will today&#8217;s finish in Milan be perfect for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to take his first win of the race?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s super important for me and our team&#8217; &#8211; Pressure builds on winless Jonathan Milan as sprinters set eyes on next Giro d&#8217;Italia sprint in Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7b5570c8-81f1-48ed-8ada-12dcfd02cc62\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FpU7h7xfwa6BrzEk7S7we3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:40:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:40:48.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91834643-ea78-44a5-9bbd-7b0e70810e39\">The riders are due to start the neutralised zone any minute now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:48:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:48:46.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a235ee6e-8f59-4126-97f2-6396b612fad8\">Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) is fully decked out in pink today for his very first day in the leaders jersey&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c46e5461-5c83-46a0-bae8-5a426b20919a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4ydTa4YHQomxRVbQjDV9J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:51:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:51:29.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64c60205-b4d0-437a-bb6f-96f58eb6dafa\">The riders have rolled out and are on their way to the race start proper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T11:57:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T11:57:29.816Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b535a7a-1ec6-4519-93e1-605817bcecbb\">The race is actually late starting at the moment. They are 3km away from the flag being waved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:02:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:02:13.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a0aefb1c-a809-4d7d-8672-37e42f637048\">Just 1km of neutral left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:04:52+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:04:52.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-157km-to-go\"><span>157km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d8009aef-e0ec-4eb4-b4b6-bc9da17f2d71\">Racing begins with attacks coming immediately from Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre, Uno-X Mobility, Alpecin-Premier Tech and Polti-Visit Malta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:05:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:05:22.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba758ea1-b965-4297-a509-68962cd504e4\">Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and NSN immediately go to work to bring that back. Too many riders in that one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:08:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:08:47.220Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-632282f4-e751-47f3-854b-27483f056770\">The same teams try to make another break but nothing is doing. The sprinters teams don&#8217;t want more than four riders who now get away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:09:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:09:59.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59997155-7a8c-4473-9b89-389547a1a481\">Martin Marcellusi (Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre), Mattia Bais (Polti-Visit Malta), Alessandro Tonelli (Polti-Visit Malta) and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) are clear with 18&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:10:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:10:36.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9287389c-2374-4780-bae6-e111508956bb\">Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre and Alpecin-Premier Tech tried to counter in the peloton but they had the door firmly shut in front of them to stop them moving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:14:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:14:17.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c1483d5b-80c1-4c10-b349-76ddfac7bc97\">More attacks in the peloton with Alpecin-Premier Tech trying. However, he has three Soudal-Quickstep riders and an NSN rider on his wheel as Enric Mas (Movistar) closes it down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:19:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:19:18.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a91d905d-8a6c-478e-8d4b-03325838ad34\">Alpecin-Premier Tech are being blocked in by the sprinters teams. They really want to get into the breakaway with Danish time trialist Johan Price-Pejtersen to make this breakaway have some slim chance, but they can&#8217;t get close to going on the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:21:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:21:06.331Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bb75867-ecda-4463-8490-e832607a0c5c\">Alpecin-Premier Tech no longer have their big name sprinter in Kaden Groves after he abandoned suffering from his injuries from the crash on stage 2. However, they do have a sprinter, Jenson Plowright. The Australian criterium champion will be very familiar with the style of racing at the finish in Milan today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:24:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:24:07.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km\"><span>140km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0d873c-76cf-4435-8fa5-591aa4ec1dae\">The sprinters teams start to work with Soudal-Quickstep, Lidl-Trek and Unibet Rose Rockets all coming to the front after 20 minutes of racing to start setting the pace for their main men with 2&#8217;04&#8221; up to the four rider break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:27:36.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d017179-e6db-4d0a-88e0-bbf2307a7229\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p>Pink &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Purple &#8211; Narv\u00e1ez (UAD)<br \/>Blue &#8211; Vingegaard (TVL)*<br \/>White &#8211; Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>*Worn by &#8211; Van der Lee (EFE)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f366678b-9880-4510-a71e-0dbe1ad36098\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F472D2fsmtuKQaJPXXbkyb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:38:17+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:38:17.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8c1b6125-9fda-4f3b-8328-6daee2b05ef8\">It is a very steady pace in the peloton now as the four riders out front look to increase the gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:44:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:44:33.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d767046a-ef9c-4292-a8ae-80d53be37f2d\">Vingegaard may be out of reach, but the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe duo of Hindley and Pellizzari are fighting to challenge for the poiums&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-729a349a-e40d-40a3-80cd-1acdeb407a09\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:19.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e23d8ac-b8ee-4e8f-9084-3cb80cbfe15e\">Movistar boss, Eusebio Unzu\u00e9, is not best pleased with the form of Enric Mas at this race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Far off the level we hoped for&#8217; &#8211; Movistar boss Eusebio Unzu\u00e9 pulls no punches over Enric Mas&#8217; Giro d&#8217;Italia team leader struggles but hopeful for final week breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9f7f06b5-2e9f-40c6-90b3-abe9fcadfae6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o8yMhBpfE2P6ad9kJQi4cQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:47:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:47:50.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89444a8d-ff5e-4ca7-8f83-ad5515084750\">Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek) is the man leading the way in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:15+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:15.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5fcb1a8-0487-472a-a14a-107ad64b13fd\">Ghebreigzabhier isn&#8217;t riding on the front all alone, though. Unibet Rose Rockets and Soudal-Quickstep also joining in the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T12:56:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T12:56:40.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c556d24-5fb6-4f2d-964c-eb9974bd0258\">The average speed is over 50kph so far. They are riding along at a very good pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:00:32.556Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a943244a-f6dc-445e-99df-80381ce71d6e\">The break of Dversnes, Maestri, Bais and Marcellusi have 3km to go until the intermediate sprint in Pavia. You may recognise the name Pavia as it has been hosting the start of Milan-San Remo for the last few years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-104b6d13-c9c8-4a93-a6a4-e2d847b79654\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjiKkMpqNpaqJL4BPD84LC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:18.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3493cbcc-87ca-4fec-825a-7a48f54f6de2\">Marcellusi takes the intermediate sprint in Pavia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:04:51+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:04:51.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-752c130d-150d-4ae4-9072-081cc8149c18\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are going for the one remaining point for Narv\u00e1ez but Magnier is on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:05:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:05:39.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cb842e0-4320-4f2d-a235-023b015d0dca\">Magnier takes that one point and levels up the scores in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:07:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:07:08.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pavia\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pavia)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9fd1b636-7f50-4ea0-a72b-9687e6f9178a\">1. Marcellusi (BCF) 12pts<br \/>2. M. Bais (PTM) 8pts<br \/>3. Dversnes (UXM) 5pts<br \/>4. Maestri (PTM) 3pts <br \/>5. Magnier (SOQ) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:24+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:24.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4be864c9-f720-4c05-86d6-4a5372e02702\"><strong>Points classification after intermediate sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Narv\u00e1ez (UAD) 131pts<br \/>2. Magnier (SOQ) 131pts<br \/>3. Milan (LTK) 76pts<br \/>4. Stuyven (SOQ) 71pts<br \/>5. Silva (XAT) 70pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:08:53+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:08:53.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1543354-fbc4-4dba-a967-32703b2c374c\"><strong>Bike change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Josh Kench (Groupama-FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:12:49+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:12:49.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70ee403c-132c-42d0-aff3-661f3f64f9a9\">Just over an hour down, average speed at just over 49kph and the breakaway holding 2&#8217;30&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:22:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:22:45.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abf92d70-492f-43a6-96b0-71da6c0a1dcd\">It is a very special moment for Vingegaard to wear pink. He is very likely to now wear it all the way to Rome from now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong>&#8216;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6ad1b1bb-faff-44cf-bea3-e447e252054c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LcRkovGNtXhXk3Wq6V9q2m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:28:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:28:42.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-625108a4-9a5e-4ceb-bc9f-2270012738a7\">Roughly about two hours of racing left of racing today considering the pace they&#8217;re going at.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:33:39+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:33:39.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8fd83cd-05b8-4189-8552-eb7d438f8c29\">The riders are close to crossing the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:43:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:43:22.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca730303-ea6a-4502-bb5f-ac87f2ff0087\">The gap to the break has dropped to 2&#8217;00&#8221; as the riders enter the circuit in Milan with huge crowds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:52:59.099Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-94063035-8f31-466a-a8e4-5d828cf9ac65\">First passage of the finish line. Huge crowds out in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:55:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:55:28.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0ecbe0b-6a87-48c0-a08c-15f06cf926e0\">These laps give all the sprinters and their leadout men a chance to have a good look at the finale before the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T13:58:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T13:58:07.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9c915918-eff7-4b18-9876-b8bd86c9ac1c\">The break still hold a gap of 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:00:06+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:00:06.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a127da67-a662-4577-8317-8b2b83b170ab\">Multiple GC teams are now starting to move up a bit more now we are on the circuit, but it looks pretty straightforward on relatively wide roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:06:22+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:06:22.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a7fc60b-2f42-4ecc-b429-087180fe56e3\">Mechanical for Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:07:42+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:07:42.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d30fc78e-a882-45b2-adb8-0ef33f9deddc\">Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike) back at the head commissaire car seemingly discussing how safe the circuit is. He doesn&#8217;t seem to be very happy with the safety on the circuit in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:10:23.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ba8a6b-799b-44f0-bf85-8ffbf839eacc\">Second time across the finish line with three laps to go in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:12:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:12:30.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-265c7947-c19f-48c8-8e5a-0a66f30d31de\">EF Education-EasyPost join in at the front of the peloton for Estonian national champion Madis Mihkels as the time gap has grown to 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:14:13+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:14:13.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40ae83c3-82fe-43eb-ae3a-c7130876868e\">The gap has corrected to 2&#8217;14&#8221; now with the break just 5km to go until the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:15:33+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:15:33.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5345d0f0-533a-41b4-b4ed-a84b7f57f42e\">It wasn&#8217;t a good day for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) yesterday after the rider from Perth was looking to kick on from his superb time trial&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Ben O&#8217;Connor limits losses in fight for top spot in Giro d&#8217;Italia after struggling on summit finish of Pila<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9da28971-70e4-4ba5-b3c1-a9495d142f04\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wNS9iaRpMnUGtKHjaovDWf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:17:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:17:08.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-959e1b20-40f1-46f4-8304-344d50761dbb\">Some splits appearing in the peloton with the pace rocketing now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:18:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:18:56.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8106c7f2-b702-417e-b183-8056ee5f5cc1\">Vingegaard is right at the back in pink. He is with Campenaerts and looks like he may have an issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:19:47+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:19:47.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a8e243f8-0055-48c7-b35d-ae0488254488\">Dversnes wins the Red Bull sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:21:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:21:16.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c082d9b5-57f8-4cff-9888-e28b8800c8d7\">Vingegaard is going back to the head commissaire care complaining about the barriers at the finish. They do appear to be kicking out on the finishing straight. He is talking about the potholes as well saying he almost crashed multiple time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:22:07+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:22:07.530Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419\"><strong>Puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madis Mihkels (EF Education-EasyPost)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05e52dae-f596-4e56-a6af-0991b98b4419-2\">They&#8217;ve gone for a back wheel change and not a bike change. Odd choice as he&#8217;ll have to work harder to get back in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:23:45+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:23:45.500Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebadd58d-ff60-414c-81f4-f9145cf28c7c\">Reports say that Ben O&#8217;Connor has also been to the head car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:25:57+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:25:57.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f879ddb6-b377-44e8-8fb0-ec8ae705d668\"><strong>Final 5km neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race jury have decided to allow for the final 5km to be neutralised with all GC times kept unchanged. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) now at the car as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:29:18.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0cd602-91a9-4838-b894-26d21b203b5c\">Two laps to go and the breakaway is still holding 1&#8217;40&#8221; on the peloton. They are riding superbly well out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:33:56+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:33:56.262Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-77f845bd-43eb-4446-bdc2-b336481ebc5d\">It looks like there may be a further neutralisation with the final lap being set up for the stage win and points only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:35:58+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:35:58.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eb8a923-e7c7-4954-bd43-2559cb9a3697\"><strong>Final lap neutralised <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race confirm that the GC times will be taken the next time the riders cross the finish line with one lap to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:36:28+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:36:28.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bbe43134-f6fd-4012-a090-916fa61e82d1\">Two and a half hours races with the average speed at 51kph! It has been absolutely rapid today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:39:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:39:16.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e532f026-df89-4d8f-a3f7-d4794acde92a\">Multiple riders swinging off with the break still having 1&#8217;28&#8221; with 25km to go. Some riders are having to use their leadout men early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:41:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:41:36.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167\"><strong>Mechanical<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Filippo Ganna (Netcompany-Ineos)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f7670cf-ce23-49c0-857b-f146204da167-2\">A rider who may have wanted to take a flyer today will have to work a bit harder now. He has won the last two times in Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:10+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:10.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-87dbd7a0-362d-4d3d-bbc3-053d58f8b10b\">Marcellusi could win for Bardiani CSF-7 Sabre for the first time in a decade with their last winner being a certain Ciccone on his Giro debut. Maestri, M. Bais and Dversnes are superb breakaway riders as well, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:44:48+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:44:48.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6c1fcce3-9980-4ca0-80da-e47923ac3c4a\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;06&#8221; with a big chunk getting taken off their time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:47:05+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:47:05.173Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2629094-ae81-453a-a2f1-493790d5098a\">Unibet Rose Rockets having to use Slovakian champion Luk\u00e1\u0161 Kubi\u0161 as well as Lidl-Trek having to use Max Walscheid. Gap now at 1&#8217;02&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:48:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:48:41.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bfa8d65-b1e6-44fe-88fd-1cc282314dc8\">The gap ticks under a minute for the breakaway with 16km of racing remaining. The GC times will be taken here so no changes in GC today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:49:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:49:37.367Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c71e370-3132-4d00-8b1d-ed53a95a0dd9\">This stage is on course to be the second fastest Giro d&#8217;Italia stage in history with the average speed above 51kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:50:30+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:50:30.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-039cd9ca-1319-4227-8924-233cba9d5fe2\">As the peloton power across the finish line and take the bell the gap says 38&#8243; for the four riders out front. This is going to be touch and go for the sprinters who are losing their teammates all the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:51:09+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:51:09.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c1e4f22-dd52-42ac-ad0f-7e099bb2e871\">The gap adjusts! It is now 54&#8243; for the breakaway. With Kubi\u0161 still leading the way with Walscheid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:52:40+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:52:40.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-80c38f57-c220-4caf-9cdf-5089fe393eed\">Fabio van den Bossche (Soudal-Quickstep) joins Kubi\u0161 and Walscheid on the front of the peloton but that time gap is not budging with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:56:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:56:19.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9885209f-7a30-4759-b1e6-912025f72d3a\">Bais is working very hard for Maestri who is probably the fastest of the two. Bais saw his brother take a Giro win a few years ago, will it be his day today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d753bf00-8d84-4621-9aec-945a292494fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:57:02+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:57:02.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d993b3f3-e882-4946-9614-f27027864eec\">Lidl-Trek having to use their GC man Derek Gee-West on the front of the peloton to chase the break who are 40&#8243; clear with 9km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:58:36.377Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d38b4099-a97e-451c-b301-c5534bc7e609\">Decathlon-CMA CGM and Picnic-PostNL now coming up en masse, but it it too little too late? The big sprinters teams have hardly anyone left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T14:59:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T14:59:12.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54ccad9f-4c75-4536-922d-80182c4d7f4f\">7km to go for the break and they have 41! on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:00:32.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71b13211-665b-4b78-8a60-2b5429355ea6\">Picnic-PostNL and Decathlon-CMA CGM are not coming up with their trains, likewise Tudor. They&#8217;re gambling it all with 6km to go and 32&#8243; gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:01:44+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:01:44.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-61f3288e-0341-41cd-a4f4-c62c6720f05e\">Unibet Rose Rockets are giving everything for Groenewegen but the four leaders still have 26 seconds. It is starting to come down much faster now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:32.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e73d433b-7563-493e-846d-e1199b45103b\">Tudor and Decathlon-CMA CGM finally come to the front along with Movistar, Groupama-FDJ United and Picnic-PostNL but there is a lot of looking around and are losing time again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:02:50+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:02:50.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca7be8ca-81a7-4ad4-9315-00464c5d5a08\">4km to go and the gap is 25&#8243; as the peloton stall in the chase for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:03:46+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:03:46.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e87c283-9d47-47d4-bcbe-dd3c8be85856\">Movistar and Picnic-PostNL finally start pushing hard with 3km to go. 24&#8243; gap. Unibet Rose Rockets get their final leadout men to the front now with Groenewegen in third wheel followed by Pascal Ackermann (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:04:16+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:04:16.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f40da0d-8f5f-4af9-be28-0af4c98a021f\">Milan&#8217;s last man, Consonni, comes to the front!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:05:00+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:05:00.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95ce2871-4434-4421-adbd-7e8eee95105d\">Narv\u00e1ez moving up in the points jersey as Stuyven is the only man left for Magnier with 2km to go. 26&#8243; gap as the break have their first look at each other!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:08+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:08.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fa06fb63-1fd7-4eb3-ab1d-aac653466c39\">21&#8243; gap and they stall in the break! Bais comes to the front for Maestri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:32+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:32.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d559744a-2403-4493-863e-16542287ac4e\">The peloton coming back extremely fast with 500 metres to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:41+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:41.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c987483-0352-4ef5-8e6e-2e75956fabb1\">Crash in the peloton!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:06:55+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:06:55.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6ac9b53-7d27-4e01-8fad-8de77d380a82\">250 metres to go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:07:43+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:07:43.704Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569b235b-f1cc-433c-9462-393e9dd356ac\">Fredrik Dversnes of Uno-X Mobility wins stage 15 of the Giro d&#8217;Italia 2026 in the second fastest Giro stage of all time!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ce2f2f39-da13-4e28-940e-044390f132fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ld7gAj7N6m8NDthsFXhhPA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:08:54+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:08:54.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8fc0082-80de-4195-8045-12a64aae68d6\">Heartbreak for Maestri and Marcellusi who gave their all, but the former Norwegian national champion takes a Grand Tour stage win on his debut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:14:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:14:36.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ac90c25-236b-4311-9dae-c829467e0312\">Magnier was the man to lead in the peloton behind as he retakes the lead in the points classification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-383bd890-83b4-4c8a-8e7b-5ffe5b6e6c46\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSzJKN6XAt725tzdzBb4JS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:22:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:22:21.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86e87d8d-3187-4ab5-a6a6-da5ba68481a0\">After today, Magnier leads Narv\u00e1ez by just 14 points. Potentially huge for the points classification battle with some very hard days still to come and a 50 point day on a stage that suits riders like Narv\u00e1ez far more than the pure sprinters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:33:59+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:33:59.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46f00589-e2ca-4fc7-b467-5ff396a3fbc7\">What a moment for Dversnes and Uno-X Mobility. His seventh career win and his biggest by far. His previous biggest win was a stage at last year&#8217;s Tirreno-Adriatico.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cba6c6f3-638c-4613-8ce5-2c66a4ab0798\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbmhQQL5DFBvyzr2u23dxh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:37:37+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:37:37.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37171f03-3db1-49e3-96d9-1bc7d988b30c\">It wasn&#8217;t the super easy day Vingegaard probably was expecting today with the stress of the final circuit in Milan, but he makes it through the first day in pink with the rest day tomorrow and then a return to the mountains on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ad4354f-44ad-41ee-a365-e83865298d35\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/npa2Y2YmRQgdgZGg44s7hJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:40:21+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:40:21.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29c37f0b-f735-42a4-89d2-15ac105710e6\">Magnier goes back into the purple jersey for the start of the third week but not with the 50 point buffer he was hoping for. He has just 14 points on Narv\u00e1ez with stages suiting the Ecuadorian champion far more than the young Frenchman, aside from the finale in Rome.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fb1b8a62-12d6-4570-9f8c-62bcaeea48e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zi8w3KoQ7yJ6Yb6KdxEyvZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:42:36+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:42:36.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89709ec1-791d-4b63-909b-a65f3116c96e\">Vingegaard also continues as leader in the mountain classification with Jardi van der Lee (EF Education-EasyPost) wearing it on his behalf.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0c3d232-f23a-426a-9713-3d029f565e57\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uRqEyu6i78kDW7NGqDmAs5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:46:19+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:46:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c17a22cc-984b-429c-b60c-1c0622ca48e4\">Eul\u00e1lio remains solidly in the white jersey at the end of week two which sees him lose pink but still sitting in a very good GC spot with second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7dacfd7c-cd77-4191-889d-39eb48322aa5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UR2QhEJgVcaaFGe9mdpCFU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:48:12+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:48:12.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70e79155-ac80-43a7-81a1-f9066ca1682c\">Dversnes said: &#8220;Super-good help from the other guys in the breakaway, the Italian from Bardiani and Polti guys, they were really strong today. I knew I had good opportunities because I&#8217;m pretty good at going in breaks, so this was my big shot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With five Ks to go, of course you start believing [you can get there] but you have to think about what to do and what&#8217;s important and not about what happens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read more in our <strong>post race report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5d6a1923-185e-4913-879e-a2abfff26de8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cv9RBp6K2Xr9jtbGgw3DFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T15:49:29+00:00\">2026-05-24T15:49:29.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66da7c06-fbef-42b2-bf3b-76f7e3b6b7eb\">That brings week two of the Giro d&#8217;Italia and our live report of stage 15 to a close. 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