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Of the seven riders up the road, Leknessund has shown the most skill in competing for stage wins from breakaways. He\u2019s already finished second on three occasions at this Giro, behind Narv\u00e1ez, Bettiol and Valgren, but on punchier terrain compared with today’s mountain test. Though a decent climber, the Piancavallo might be too hard for him.<\/p>\n
2026-05-30T11:36:09.847Z At the halfway point of the stage, the gap beween the seven leaders and the peloton is 4:40.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:32:20.038Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:26:16.369Z<\/p>\n There’s been a crash in the peloton on ths technical descent Dversnes was down but back on his feet.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:24:36.096Z<\/p>\n With the first climb over and done with, there are just two left of this Giro, and 90 points left to be won in the KOM classification. Ciccone is inching ever close to sealing victory in it.<\/p>\n 1 Ciccone 273<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2 Vingegaard 216<\/p>\n 3 Rubio 164<\/p>\n 4 Van der Lee 108<\/p>\n 5 Gall 100<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:21:38.959Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:20:18.711Z The gap came down a little more before the top of the climb, but not by much. The leaders are descending with an advantage of 3:50.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:15:29.388Z Leknessund rolls over top of the climb to take the KOM points. Unlike at the intermediate sprint, this time there is no sprint for them.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:12:47.155Z<\/p>\n Rex is keeping this gap steady on the climb, with it remaining at about four minutes.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:08:41.922Z<\/p>\n One goal Visma-Lease a Bike has for today is not just defending Vingegaard\u2019s Maglia Rosa, but also claiming the white jersey for Davide Piganzoli from Afonso Eul\u00e1lio. He needs to gain 1:03 to do so.<\/p>\n ‘Saturday is the last day to go for the white jersey’ \u2013 Davide Piganzoli hopes to complete Visma-Lease a Bike’s Giro d’Italia domination on final mountain stage<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:05:39.096Z<\/p>\n The riders are on the climb, and Visma is leading the peloton with that man again, Tim Rex. He’s upped the pace, and brought the gap down to 4:10.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:02:19.077Z<\/p>\n Enjoying our live Giro d’Italia race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T11:00:46.000Z The gap is still at about five minutes as they approach the foot of the first official climb of the day.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:57:25.464Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:55:23.721Z<\/p>\n As for Tarozzi, he was sprinting as he leads the Intermediate Sprint classification, as a result of being in so many breaks at this Giro. He deserves some praise for his tireless efforts throughout the race.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:54:02.878Z<\/p>\n Silva and Leknessund might be too far adrift to win the classification, but they are third and fourth respectively, and solidify their positions by taking some points.<\/p>\n 1 Magnier 195<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2 Milan 103<\/p>\n 3 Silva 94<\/p>\n 4 Leknessund 87<\/p>\n 5 Stuyven 75<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:51:49.205Z Nevertheless, there\u2019s a proper sprint for it, with Silva taking it ahead of Leknessund and Tarozzi.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:50:49.471Z<\/p>\n The riders are climbing another unclassified ramp, at the top of which is an intermediate sprint. Nobody in the break has any interest in the Maglia Cicalomano though,which is set to be won by Paul Magnier.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:48:45.554Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:44:18.534Z Their presence should give a boost to the break’s hopes of survival. Right now their lead is 5:15.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:43:31.132Z<\/p>\n Tarozzi and Warbasse have done it. Chapeau! That was a massive effort to get into the front group.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:40:35.782Z<\/p>\n It looks like the break have slowed to let them join, too.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:40:14.738Z<\/p>\n Warbasse and Tarozzi have indeed done a great job on that ramp, and are now only 20 seconds behind.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:36:21.941Z<\/p>\n There’s a short but steep ramp coming up, which might provide the chasing duo a chance to make up some of that gap and bring the leaders to catchable distance.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:35:05.665Z<\/p>\n Warbasse and Tarozzi are still in a tough situation, and are back to a minute behind. They’re having to do a lot more work than the five riders up the road, too, having to share the workload between just the two of them.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:30:57.584Z The break are at least giving themselves a chance with the size of this gap. It’s now grown to 5:18.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:28:54.912Z<\/p>\n This break is neither as big nor as full of quality pure climbers as those from previous stages, and it’s therefore going to be hard for them to win this stage unless they manage to open a very big gap up before the climbs.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:24:01.050Z<\/p>\n We\u2019re also bringing you live coverage of the Unbound Gravel 200 today, which you can follow along with here.<\/p>\n Unbound Gravel 200 LIVE: A stacked line-up and an increased prize pot at the US’ premier gravel race<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:21:17.826Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:19:05.527Z The gap between the peloton and the leaders has grown to 4:25, and the chasers are getting a little closer, now at 50 seconds.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:17:33.666Z<\/p>\n Warbasse and Tarozzi will be especially motivated to bridge the gap, as they’re representing two of the fifteen teams still without a stage win. Of the other thirteen, only two are represented in the front group – Groupama and Alpecin.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:15:04.981Z<\/p>\n A man down, this is a tough chase for Warbasse and Tarozzi. And, frustratingly for them, they’re not really making any inroads, still just over a minute behind.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:11:23.194Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:08:18.169Z<\/p>\n At some point Livyns dropped out of the chcase group, so it’s just Tarozzi and Warbasse.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:06:04.742Z Visma are still leading the peloton, but the gap is growing, to 3:18.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T10:02:46.592Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:58:57.831Z<\/p>\n EF’s efforts at the front of the peloton were short-lived, and Visma have taken over the pace-setting. But they’re not exactly hanging about, and are setting a fairly quick tempo.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:57:05.541Z<\/p>\n The five riders at the front of the race.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:54:15.272Z<\/p>\n Unlike on previous stages, where riders managed to use a change in terrain to up pace and join a break that had already gone out, today doesn\u2019t really provide the same opportunity as the parcours remains flat for so long.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:53:02.592Z<\/p>\n Or is it done yet? EF have just upped the pace and strung the bunch out again, but have they left it too late?<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:52:33.932Z This does indeed look like we have our break of the day! 2:20 is the gap between the leaders and the peloton, which is still bunched up. The chasers should join them, too, though still have a minute to make up.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:50:48.545Z<\/p>\n Consequently, the gap is really growing out now, to 1:40. This might be it!<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:50:20.630Z<\/p>\n The gap is still hovering at about one minute, but the peloton are bunching up again.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:46:21.166Z<\/p>\n Jonathan Milan pauses at the roadside for a moment to greet who we assume are his family. He’s from around here and on local roads, waving to many more he passes.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:44:34.590Z<\/p>\n More attacks are made, and again marked by Visma, who seem to want to calm this down as quickly as possible and ensure the break that’s already up the road is the one for the day.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:43:04.337Z<\/p>\n A Movistar rider tries to jump out the peloton, but is hunted down by the Visma domestiques.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:40:59.194Z And that lead is still growing. It’s now up to 1:10, with the chasing trio also 30 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:39:09.769Z<\/p>\n There has been a response in the peloton now, which is strung in a long line again, but the leaders are already one minute up the road.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:38:10.519Z<\/p>\n Warbasse, Tarozzi and Livyns are the three chasers.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:36:27.908Z<\/p>\n The peloton is already slowing down. If there’s not a response soon, this could be the break.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:35:31.423Z<\/p>\n Those five riders: Haig, Leknessnd, Silva, Geens and Huens.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:34:53.188Z<\/p>\n Another group of five is ahead of that trio, and lead the race.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:31:01.021Z<\/p>\n The other rider in this trio is from Alpecin.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:30:13.808Z<\/p>\n Three men do have a few seconds – a rider from Netcompany, Astana and another.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:29:44.378Z Lots of attacks, but nothing’s stuck. This is a battle that could rage for a long time.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:29:06.536Z<\/p>\n Here was what Giulio Ciccone had to say about that fallout yesterday between himself and Einer Rubio.<\/p>\n ‘Anger gave me even more grinta’ – Giulio Ciccone frustrated by mountains points spat as he misses out on stage win yet again at Giro d’Italia<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:26:29.009Z<\/p>\n Milan’s animated too, annoyed with Movistar’s Garcia Cortina – it doesn’t feel like a coincidence that it’s the same two teams, Movistar and Lidl-Trek that had beef yesterday in the breakaway.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:25:08.416Z<\/p>\n Lidl are very eager to get up the road, with Milan especially lively. He’s riding at the front now trying to get away.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:22:29.847Z<\/p>\n This was when the peloton pased to pay repects to the victims of the earthquake that devastated this region fifty years ago.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:19:08.974Z<\/p>\n They’re both brought back.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:18:38.164Z<\/p>\n Gualdi has a gap, and this Giro’s eternal runner-up Leknessund has joined him.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:17:31.677Z And we’re off! With multiple attacks right from the flag.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:14:27.004Z<\/p>\n It’s another hot day at the Giro, with a cloudless sky greeting the riders.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:13:41.085Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:10:38.855Z<\/p>\n There are still fifteen teams without a stage win at this race. With tomorrow likely to end in a sprint, this really is the last chance for many riders, and many teams, to put that right – so brace yourself for what might be the most desperate battle to get into the day’s break.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:07:51.223Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:04:25.973Z<\/p>\n The riders have paused briefly at the neutralised one by a cemetery, to pay their respects to those who passed away in an earthquake here fifty years ago.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T09:00:17.266Z<\/p>\n This is also set to be a very long stage, in excess of 200km, and so the riders legs will already be considerably sapped of strength even before they reach the final climbs.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:56:01.330Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:50:30.336Z<\/p>\n Though the Piancavallo is a proper, category one mountain, to get there the riders must first take on about 130km of almost completely flat road. That could make this an unusual start to the stage, with a very different set of riders best equipped to get into the break different that those best equipped to win the stage.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:50:16.031Z<\/p>\n The riders have just rolled out from the unofficial start.<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:45:14.792Z<\/p>\n The Giro d’Italia women also gets underway today, with a stellar line-up of some of the very best in the world. Have a read of our analysis of the contenders.<\/p>\n Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini set to do battle, but super strong rivals could surprise them \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the Giro d’Italia Women<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:43:03.657Z<\/p>\n Jonas Vingegaard, with few obstacles left in his way to winning the Maglia Rosa.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:36:59.958Z<\/p>\n Here’s a more detailed look at what today’s stage has in store.<\/p>\n 2026 Giro d’Italia stage 20 preview – One final opportunity to have an impact on the general classification top placings as Jonas Vingegaard set to win maglia rosa atop Piancavallo<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-30T08:34:10.563Z<\/p>\n The riders might be desperate for a rest after yesterday\u2019s unforgiving mountains test, but they\u2019re not going to get one today. They have to climb the horrible Piancavallo not once but twice, and the amount of fatigue accumulated by now will make it even harder.<\/p>\n
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