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2026-05-09T11:59:21.611Z

Here’s the updated points classification standings:

120KM TO GO

2026-05-09T11:49:16.808Z

With the intermediate sprint coming up, we’re anticipating Milan coming up to the front to try and gain some more points.

Lidl - Trek Italian rider Jonathan Milan wearing a black mourning armband " WW108" a tribute dedicated to the Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt, who tragically passed away following a crash while competing the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on 2011, during the 2nd stage of the Giro d'Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)

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2026-05-09T11:46:52.087Z

Adam Yates has just had a chat with his team car. Though he’s UAE’s GC man for the race, they have the kind of line-up that could excel hunting stage wins, including today’s – but with who? At his best Jhonatan Narváez looks like a great candidate, though his form is unproven following an injury-disrupted start to the season.

130KM TO GO

2026-05-09T11:31:32.805Z

This is a different approach from the one Visma took in the finale of yesterday’s stage, when they stayed towards the back of the peloton – vindicated when they managed to avoid the late crash at the front.

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140KM TO GO

2026-05-09T11:13:35.584Z

Marcel Kittel is on the roadside handing out a bidon to the Unibet Rose Rockets riders. He seems to be enjoying life back in the cycling world, working as a coach for Groenewegen’s team.

2026-05-09T11:10:21.449Z

Can Paul Magnier stay in the pink jersey? Although the final climb will be difficult for him, he said yesterday that ‘maybe a chance that I can survive if I feel good’

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Soudal Quick-Step French rider Paul Magnier wearing the overall leader's pink jersey (Maglia Rosa) rides during the 2nd stage of the Giro d'Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)

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150KM TO GO

2026-05-09T10:59:30.908Z

Though NSN clearly believes in Strong’s chances in a sprint, this stage is difficult to call. It could be that a reduced peloton makes it to the finish together for a sprint contested by the sprinters capable of making it over the climbs, it could also be that puncheurs succeed in breaking clear from the peloton on the final climb – and perhaps even GC contenders could get involved.

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160KM TO GO

2026-05-09T10:30:02.872Z

Still 5:15 between break and peloton

2026-05-09T10:28:48.908Z

NSN continue at the head of the peloton

2026-05-09T10:21:04.437Z

A new bike for Jonas Vingegaard after the Dane suffers a mechanical issue

2026-05-09T10:14:31.254Z

No change in the race situation after the first hour on the road

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NESSEBAR, BULGARIA - MAY 08: Filippo Ganna of Italy and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team prior to the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 1 a 147km stage from Nessebar to Burgas / #UCIWT / on May 08, 2026 in Nessebar, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

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