{"id":1954924,"date":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954924"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:30:15","slug":"the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-ditalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954924","title":{"rendered":"The last chance \u2013 What to expect from the third week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e45kAHkWRez7pKszJPrK6i-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article 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 widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>The last chance \u2013 What to expect from the third week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nFeatures<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nKirsten Frattini <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-25T14:30:15Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n25 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Vingegaard looks in control of the pink jersey, but there is still lots to play for in the Giro&#8217;s tough final week<\/p>\n<\/div>\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. 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it offered a chance for the sprinters and opportunists, where Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) and Guillermo Thomas Silva (XDS-Astana) spent time in the overall race lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe754cc6-534d-4e65-8cd2-2e44d4ee5e9b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once on Italian soil, a dramatic stage 5 saw victory for Igor Arrieta (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) take the race lead and hold onto it through two mountain stages won by Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) at Blockhaus on stage 7 and Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wXbEZgBsEcMPpLTwoucxD4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wXbEZgBsEcMPpLTwoucxD4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The perfect time to be a breakaway specialist? \u2013 What to expect from the second week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e098c03e-0782-426a-8f26-01762616e792\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Can anyone stop Jonas Vingegaard in the third week? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"vingegaard-in-control-of-maglia-rosa-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard in control of maglia rosa<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4e664640-4469-428d-83a2-95b4e37e2706\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard may have suffered through illness in the first week of the Giro, but once fully recovered, his performance on stage 14 to the summit of Pila has given him a commanding lead in the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He now leads the race by 2:26 ahead of Eul\u00e1lio and 2:50 ahead of Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM) and 3:30 ahead of Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos), and the pair of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari are trailing at 3:43 and 4:22 back, respectively.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having won the three major mountain stages of the first two weeks, Vingegaard will almost certainly target back-to-back stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo before the Giro heads into Rome.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The third week is by far the hardest here in this Giro. First, we start with the stage Car\u00ec, which will obviously be a hard day where we have to ride as GC riders,&#8221; Vingegaard said in an interview on the final rest-day on Monday in Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As it looks now, it will be warm last week. I hope for more good weather rather than rain. Then Wednesday&#8217;s stage is also quite a hard stage, and you cannot underestimate that. There might be a breakaway on Thursday, but then we have two very hard stages in the Dolomites. There is still a lot of racing before Rome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-36396d67-8183-4617-adfe-e4292c0c262d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Gall and Arensman a currently on course to finish on a Grand Tour podium for the first time <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"a-gc-podium-reshuffle-could-happen-in-the-mountains-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A GC podium reshuffle could happen in the mountains<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a1f067-fa80-47f1-af56-a976b85a7e8f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s race to control in the final week, and while those two final mountain stages will be key for those riders in the fight for the overall classification podium, they could also have an opportunity to pull back time on one another on stage 16 to Car\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are questions around whether Eul\u00e1lio will be able to maintain his runner-up spot on the GC, especially with several riders who are positioned closely behind him actively looking to put time into him in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Vingegaard, there are just under two minutes separating Eul\u00e1lio, Arensman, Gall, Hindley, and Pellizzari. And further back in the top 10, riders like Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling), Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla), and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) will also be aiming to pull back time to move up the GC standings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a76a8ed4-8910-43e8-9f31-e072b4eaf4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Davide Piganzoli has been a revelation in the mountains <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"young-riders-making-their-mark-at-the-giro-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Young riders making their mark at the Giro<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c2edb23f-3613-42ff-a1e1-871ef13e00b7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are several young riders to watch who are emerging at this Giro d&#8217;Italia. Eul\u00e1lio may have lost the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>, but he now wears the best young rider jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As with the main GC standings, it is unclear whether Eul\u00e1lio, 24, will be able to maintain this position, as several riders just behind him will be aiming to move up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pellizzari, 22, winner of the Tour of the Alps last month, is currently runner-up at 1:56 back in the young rider classification at the Giro. His teamwork with Hindley in the overall standings could inadvertently bring him into the young rider lead, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not too far behind him at 3:47 back is the revelation of Visma-Lease a Bike, Davide Piganzoli, 23, who has been working tirelessly for Vingegaard in his pursuit of the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>. Piganzoli&#8217;s most telling moment at this Giro so far was on the slopes of Pila, where he completed his support work for eventual winner Vingegaard and then went on to finish fourth himself. He was also third on Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathys Rondel, 22, gives Tudor Pro Cycling an option for the young rider classification at 4:32 back, while Markel Beloki (EF Education-EasyPost), 20, rounds out the top five at 9:07 back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-578366bc-9a3b-4e40-9016-8b4b103d37fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul magnier has an unlikely rival for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em><\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-for-points-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight for points<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-635a0625-227d-4f31-93c2-18314cc73a87\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> has been one of the most exciting special-jersey competitions at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, mainly because the two riders locked in a head-to-head battle couldn&#8217;t be more different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won two stages in Burgas and Sofia, and has been collecting points in the limited stage sprint opportunities at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French sprinter currently leads the classification with 145 points, but only by a slim 45 points. He even lost the jersey for one day to his nearest rival, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Ecuadorian all-rounder has proven to be a savvy rider, securing three stage wins in Cosenza, Fermo and Chiavari. He has made it clear that he will keep fighting for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> by securing points in the intermediate sprints.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On top of that, the final week of racing suits his style and strengths, more so than Magnier, with plenty of moderate to mountainous stages. Magnier, on the other hand, will have to rely on the final sprint in Rome in his bid to win the prestigious jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c79a2b88-97a2-479c-b68e-44440b143712\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprinters missed their shot in Milan <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"last-chance-for-the-sprinters-in-rome-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last chance for the sprinters in Rome<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0eebeda2-808a-449a-87ef-1eb2e511dae0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While anything can happen in bike racing, many of the top sprinters believe that stage 21 would be their last chance to go for a bunch sprint in Rome.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are limited opportunities for the sprinters at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, and Magnier scooped up victories in Burgas and Sofia, while Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana) won in Naples.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure continues to build for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to capture a stage victory before the end of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian is a four-time stage winner of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, taking a stage win in San Salvo in 2023 and three stage wins in Andora, Francavilla al Mare and Cento in 2024, and he secured the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> in both editions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To make matters worse, the sprinters lost out on a chance at victory on stage 15 in Milan, where a breakaway of four thwarted the bunch sprint and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) took the victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So for those sprinters who have not yet secured a coveted victory, we can expect their teams to support them in a blistering final stage into Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21567f8e-e034-4c2c-a6ff-987215704eac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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\u2013 What to expect from the second week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sun, coffee, pastries and gelato: How the peloton spent the Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s third rest day<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018We&#8217;re still on track to finish on the podium&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari fight back to target new goals in third week of the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pauliena Rooijakkers announces pregnancy, plans to return to racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018This year has been a tough one mentally\u2019 &#8211; 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it offered a chance for the sprinters and opportunists, where Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) and Guillermo Thomas Silva (XDS-Astana) spent time in the overall race lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe754cc6-534d-4e65-8cd2-2e44d4ee5e9b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once on Italian soil, a dramatic stage 5 saw victory for Igor Arrieta (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (Bahrain Victorious) take the race lead and hold onto it through two mountain stages won by Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) at Blockhaus on stage 7 and Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wXbEZgBsEcMPpLTwoucxD4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wXbEZgBsEcMPpLTwoucxD4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The perfect time to be a breakaway specialist? \u2013 What to expect from the second week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second week of racing kicked off with a 42km decisive time trial into Massa, where a few of the main contenders gained time on Vingegaard, but saw the Dane move significantly closer to Eul\u00e1lio&#8217;s lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It wasn&#8217;t until the next summit finish on stage 14 to Pila that he donned the <em>maglia rosa<\/em> for the first time in his career, and he will carry that jersey into the final week of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between there were a peppering of surprises, well-deserved and memorable victories that came from Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who captured a third stage win in Chiavari, Alec Segaert (Bahrain-Victorious) stole the show in Novi Ligure, Alberto Bettiol (XDS Astana) secured a solo win in Verbania, and perhaps most surprising of all was the breakaway that thwarted the sprinters in Milan, where Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) took the honours.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And so, after 15 days of racing, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> highlights some of the main talking points for the next six stages as the race heads toward its conclusion in Rome next Sunday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e098c03e-0782-426a-8f26-01762616e792\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Can anyone stop Jonas Vingegaard in the third week? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"vingegaard-in-control-of-maglia-rosa-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard in control of maglia rosa<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4e664640-4469-428d-83a2-95b4e37e2706\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard may have suffered through illness in the first week of the Giro, but once fully recovered, his performance on stage 14 to the summit of Pila has given him a commanding lead in the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He now leads the race by 2:26 ahead of Eul\u00e1lio and 2:50 ahead of Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM) and 3:30 ahead of Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos), and the pair of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari are trailing at 3:43 and 4:22 back, respectively.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having won the three major mountain stages of the first two weeks, Vingegaard will almost certainly target back-to-back stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo before the Giro heads into Rome.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The third week is by far the hardest here in this Giro. First, we start with the stage Car\u00ec, which will obviously be a hard day where we have to ride as GC riders,&#8221; Vingegaard said in an interview on the final rest-day on Monday in Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As it looks now, it will be warm last week. I hope for more good weather rather than rain. Then Wednesday&#8217;s stage is also quite a hard stage, and you cannot underestimate that. There might be a breakaway on Thursday, but then we have two very hard stages in the Dolomites. There is still a lot of racing before Rome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-36396d67-8183-4617-adfe-e4292c0c262d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Gall and Arensman a currently on course to finish on a Grand Tour podium for the first time <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"a-gc-podium-reshuffle-could-happen-in-the-mountains-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A GC podium reshuffle could happen in the mountains<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a1f067-fa80-47f1-af56-a976b85a7e8f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s race to control in the final week, and while those two final mountain stages will be key for those riders in the fight for the overall classification podium, they could also have an opportunity to pull back time on one another on stage 16 to Car\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are questions around whether Eul\u00e1lio will be able to maintain his runner-up spot on the GC, especially with several riders who are positioned closely behind him actively looking to put time into him in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Vingegaard, there are just under two minutes separating Eul\u00e1lio, Arensman, Gall, Hindley, and Pellizzari. And further back in the top 10, riders like Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling), Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla), and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) will also be aiming to pull back time to move up the GC standings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a76a8ed4-8910-43e8-9f31-e072b4eaf4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Davide Piganzoli has been a revelation in the mountains <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"young-riders-making-their-mark-at-the-giro-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Young riders making their mark at the Giro<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c2edb23f-3613-42ff-a1e1-871ef13e00b7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are several young riders to watch who are emerging at this Giro d&#8217;Italia. Eul\u00e1lio may have lost the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>, but he now wears the best young rider jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As with the main GC standings, it is unclear whether Eul\u00e1lio, 24, will be able to maintain this position, as several riders just behind him will be aiming to move up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pellizzari, 22, winner of the Tour of the Alps last month, is currently runner-up at 1:56 back in the young rider classification at the Giro. His teamwork with Hindley in the overall standings could inadvertently bring him into the young rider lead, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not too far behind him at 3:47 back is the revelation of Visma-Lease a Bike, Davide Piganzoli, 23, who has been working tirelessly for Vingegaard in his pursuit of the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>. Piganzoli&#8217;s most telling moment at this Giro so far was on the slopes of Pila, where he completed his support work for eventual winner Vingegaard and then went on to finish fourth himself. He was also third on Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathys Rondel, 22, gives Tudor Pro Cycling an option for the young rider classification at 4:32 back, while Markel Beloki (EF Education-EasyPost), 20, rounds out the top five at 9:07 back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-578366bc-9a3b-4e40-9016-8b4b103d37fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul magnier has an unlikely rival for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em><\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-for-points-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight for points<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-635a0625-227d-4f31-93c2-18314cc73a87\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> has been one of the most exciting special-jersey competitions at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, mainly because the two riders locked in a head-to-head battle couldn&#8217;t be more different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won two stages in Burgas and Sofia, and has been collecting points in the limited stage sprint opportunities at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French sprinter currently leads the classification with 145 points, but only by a slim 45 points. He even lost the jersey for one day to his nearest rival, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Ecuadorian all-rounder has proven to be a savvy rider, securing three stage wins in Cosenza, Fermo and Chiavari. He has made it clear that he will keep fighting for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> by securing points in the intermediate sprints.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On top of that, the final week of racing suits his style and strengths, more so than Magnier, with plenty of moderate to mountainous stages. Magnier, on the other hand, will have to rely on the final sprint in Rome in his bid to win the prestigious jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c79a2b88-97a2-479c-b68e-44440b143712\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprinters missed their shot in Milan <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"last-chance-for-the-sprinters-in-rome-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last chance for the sprinters in Rome<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0eebeda2-808a-449a-87ef-1eb2e511dae0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While anything can happen in bike racing, many of the top sprinters believe that stage 21 would be their last chance to go for a bunch sprint in Rome.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are limited opportunities for the sprinters at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, and Magnier scooped up victories in Burgas and Sofia, while Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana) won in Naples.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure continues to build for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to capture a stage victory before the end of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian is a four-time stage winner of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, taking a stage win in San Salvo in 2023 and three stage wins in Andora, Francavilla al Mare and Cento in 2024, and he secured the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> in both editions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To make matters worse, the sprinters lost out on a chance at victory on stage 15 in Milan, where a breakaway of four thwarted the bunch sprint and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) took the victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So for those sprinters who have not yet secured a coveted victory, we can expect their teams to support them in a blistering final stage into Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21567f8e-e034-4c2c-a6ff-987215704eac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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\u2013 What to expect from the second week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cpDE7ECG2KsezRjYQPse2L-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The stress just drains you&#8217; \u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jxeb7tBLZfmWJMTTFnYJQB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sun, coffee, pastries and gelato: How the peloton spent the Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s third rest day<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uNiQUpWbcWRiGpfDijyjHK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uNiQUpWbcWRiGpfDijyjHK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uNiQUpWbcWRiGpfDijyjHK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uNiQUpWbcWRiGpfDijyjHK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uNiQUpWbcWRiGpfDijyjHK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018We&#8217;re still on track to finish on the podium&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari fight back to target new goals in third week of the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9TSMJCJtWbm6jURjeKi9kV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pauliena Rooijakkers announces pregnancy, plans to return to racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7vbdgGLPo8HasUFmC9JoEk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018This year has been a tough one mentally\u2019 &#8211; Jay Vine making a cautious comeback following Giro d\u2019Italia abandon<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5xoLnM38wCgfV5kSU88RTS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just go from year to year&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard not thinking of retirement and ends speculation of a move to Netcompany-Ineos<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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\u2013 What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SLSE5gtyfmaoAmZS86JLcC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d&#8217;Italia maglia rosa in Rome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second week of racing kicked off with a 42km decisive time trial into Massa, where a few of the main contenders gained time on Vingegaard, but saw the Dane move significantly closer to Eul\u00e1lio&#8217;s lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It wasn&#8217;t until the next summit finish on stage 14 to Pila that he donned the <em>maglia rosa<\/em> for the first time in his career, and he will carry that jersey into the final week of racing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In between there were a peppering of surprises, well-deserved and memorable victories that came from Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who captured a third stage win in Chiavari, Alec Segaert (Bahrain-Victorious) stole the show in Novi Ligure, Alberto Bettiol (XDS Astana) secured a solo win in Verbania, and perhaps most surprising of all was the breakaway that thwarted the sprinters in Milan, where Fredrik Dversnes Lavik (Uno-X Mobility) took the honours.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And so, after 15 days of racing, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> highlights some of the main talking points for the next six stages as the race heads toward its conclusion in Rome next Sunday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NmWgY72eS3Pb8koABHrmDn slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e098c03e-0782-426a-8f26-01762616e792\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh2pi76c7bLkVbHQBhWeXi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Can anyone stop Jonas Vingegaard in the third week? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"vingegaard-in-control-of-maglia-rosa-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard in control of maglia rosa<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4e664640-4469-428d-83a2-95b4e37e2706\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard may have suffered through illness in the first week of the Giro, but once fully recovered, his performance on stage 14 to the summit of Pila has given him a commanding lead in the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He now leads the race by 2:26 ahead of Eul\u00e1lio and 2:50 ahead of Felix Gall (Decathlon-CMA CGM) and 3:30 ahead of Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos), and the pair of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari are trailing at 3:43 and 4:22 back, respectively.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having won the three major mountain stages of the first two weeks, Vingegaard will almost certainly target back-to-back stage 19 at Alleghe (Piani di Pezz\u00e8) and stage 20 at Piancavallo before the Giro heads into Rome.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q4hdqsxDQ5TsTMDqMCGqzb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard a clear level above in pursuit of &#8216;a complete career&#8217; at Giro d&#8217;Italia, and the fight for the podium is making his job easier \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The third week is by far the hardest here in this Giro. First, we start with the stage Car\u00ec, which will obviously be a hard day where we have to ride as GC riders,&#8221; Vingegaard said in an interview on the final rest-day on Monday in Milan.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As it looks now, it will be warm last week. I hope for more good weather rather than rain. Then Wednesday&#8217;s stage is also quite a hard stage, and you cannot underestimate that. There might be a breakaway on Thursday, but then we have two very hard stages in the Dolomites. There is still a lot of racing before Rome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-36396d67-8183-4617-adfe-e4292c0c262d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EvL7kZWaC6vZwMjvmrkMoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Gall and Arensman a currently on course to finish on a Grand Tour podium for the first time <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"a-gc-podium-reshuffle-could-happen-in-the-mountains-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A GC podium reshuffle could happen in the mountains<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a1f067-fa80-47f1-af56-a976b85a7e8f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s race to control in the final week, and while those two final mountain stages will be key for those riders in the fight for the overall classification podium, they could also have an opportunity to pull back time on one another on stage 16 to Car\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are questions around whether Eul\u00e1lio will be able to maintain his runner-up spot on the GC, especially with several riders who are positioned closely behind him actively looking to put time into him in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind Vingegaard, there are just under two minutes separating Eul\u00e1lio, Arensman, Gall, Hindley, and Pellizzari. And further back in the top 10, riders like Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling), Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco AlUla), and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) will also be aiming to pull back time to move up the GC standings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a76a8ed4-8910-43e8-9f31-e072b4eaf4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oczfk8XbmdRdtznSmARwec-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Davide Piganzoli has been a revelation in the mountains <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"young-riders-making-their-mark-at-the-giro-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Young riders making their mark at the Giro<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c2edb23f-3613-42ff-a1e1-871ef13e00b7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are several young riders to watch who are emerging at this Giro d&#8217;Italia. Eul\u00e1lio may have lost the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>, but he now wears the best young rider jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As with the main GC standings, it is unclear whether Eul\u00e1lio, 24, will be able to maintain this position, as several riders just behind him will be aiming to move up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pellizzari, 22, winner of the Tour of the Alps last month, is currently runner-up at 1:56 back in the young rider classification at the Giro. His teamwork with Hindley in the overall standings could inadvertently bring him into the young rider lead, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not too far behind him at 3:47 back is the revelation of Visma-Lease a Bike, Davide Piganzoli, 23, who has been working tirelessly for Vingegaard in his pursuit of the <em>maglia rosa<\/em>. Piganzoli&#8217;s most telling moment at this Giro so far was on the slopes of Pila, where he completed his support work for eventual winner Vingegaard and then went on to finish fourth himself. He was also third on Corno alle Scale on stage 9.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathys Rondel, 22, gives Tudor Pro Cycling an option for the young rider classification at 4:32 back, while Markel Beloki (EF Education-EasyPost), 20, rounds out the top five at 9:07 back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-578366bc-9a3b-4e40-9016-8b4b103d37fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9Mzjg5itq3L7qFXwkGaMF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul magnier has an unlikely rival for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em><\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-for-points-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight for points<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-635a0625-227d-4f31-93c2-18314cc73a87\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> has been one of the most exciting special-jersey competitions at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, mainly because the two riders locked in a head-to-head battle couldn&#8217;t be more different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) won two stages in Burgas and Sofia, and has been collecting points in the limited stage sprint opportunities at this Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French sprinter currently leads the classification with 145 points, but only by a slim 45 points. He even lost the jersey for one day to his nearest rival, Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Ecuadorian all-rounder has proven to be a savvy rider, securing three stage wins in Cosenza, Fermo and Chiavari. He has made it clear that he will keep fighting for the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> by securing points in the intermediate sprints.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On top of that, the final week of racing suits his style and strengths, more so than Magnier, with plenty of moderate to mountainous stages. Magnier, on the other hand, will have to rely on the final sprint in Rome in his bid to win the prestigious jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c79a2b88-97a2-479c-b68e-44440b143712\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8srqj79eExA7YaecsFyoUW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprinters missed their shot in Milan <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"last-chance-for-the-sprinters-in-rome-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last chance for the sprinters in Rome<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0eebeda2-808a-449a-87ef-1eb2e511dae0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While anything can happen in bike racing, many of the top sprinters believe that stage 21 would be their last chance to go for a bunch sprint in Rome.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are limited opportunities for the sprinters at this Giro d&#8217;Italia, and Magnier scooped up victories in Burgas and Sofia, while Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana) won in Naples.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure continues to build for Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to capture a stage victory before the end of the Giro d&#8217;Italia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian is a four-time stage winner of the Giro d&#8217;Italia, taking a stage win in San Salvo in 2023 and three stage wins in Andora, Francavilla al Mare and Cento in 2024, and he secured the <em>maglia ciclamino<\/em> in both editions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To make matters worse, the sprinters lost out on a chance at victory on stage 15 in Milan, where a breakaway of four thwarted the bunch sprint and Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) took the victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">So for those sprinters who have not yet secured a coveted victory, we can expect their teams to support them in a blistering final stage into Rome.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21567f8e-e034-4c2c-a6ff-987215704eac\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Who will challenge Jonas Vingegaard at this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? 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Enjoy unrivalled reporting from our team of journalists on the ground, including breaking news, analysis, and more, from every stage as it happens, plus access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/em><\/u><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/the-last-chance-what-to-expect-from-the-third-week-of-the-2026-giro-d-italia\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e45kAHkWRez7pKszJPrK6i-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Teams &amp; Riders The last chance \u2013 What to expect from the third week of the 2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia Features By Kirsten Frattini published 25 May 2026 Vingegaard looks in control of the pink jersey, but there is still lots to play for in the Giro&#8217;s tough final week When [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1954924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1954924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954924\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1954924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1954924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1954924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}