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2026-05-13T10:56:20.515Z
It’s interesting to see Victor Campenaerts up front, setting the pace and controlling attacks.
2026-05-13T10:55:17.825Z
The rain is draininm from the road but there is also significant rain wash at points along the road.
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More attacks, with riders attacking to also keep warm.
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Riders are already being dropped.
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And yet the attacks keep coming as the Prestieri climb officially starts.
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Riders are putting on capes and gilet, to layer up for the cold conditions they face high-up and on the descents.
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190km to go
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A tunnel offers some respite but the riders are soon back in the pouring rain.
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The rain is pouring down now.
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Five riders are clear, including the USA’s Magnus Sheffield (Netcompany).
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The first attack was pulled back but Sjoerd Bax (Pinarello Q36.5) has sparked another.
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The pink party before the racing began.
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The riders are on the valley road for now and it is dry but every rider has a rain cape on or in their pocket.
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Ciccone in pink has a nice vibe.
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200km to go
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203km to go
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They’re off! the flag drops and the race director’s car accelerates away.
2026-05-13T10:28:19.787Z
Ciccone blows a kiss to someone in the crowd and smiles but the race is about to kick-off.
2026-05-13T10:24:16.372Z
The riders are tucked up close to the race director’s car. As is Cicocne and other Lidl riders.
That would be fascinating to see.
2026-05-13T10:22:51.699Z
This is a clear sign of what to expect today.
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2026-05-13T10:18:45.737Z
3-2-1, the local mayor drops the flag the riders roll out of Praia a Mare on the coast.
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Ciccone is dressed up in pink, with a special black Trek bike with pink decals.
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The riders are lined-up on the line but are waiting for Giulio Ciccone to take to the front of the grid with the other classification jersey wearers.
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The early climb offers a perfect point to attack and for a strong break to form and go clear.
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The umbrellas are out at the start as the rain starts to fall.
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The riders can see the grey clouds on the hills as they sign on.
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The rain is expected in 15km or so, when the stage climbs high into the hills. Team mechanics are quickly lowering the tyre pressures for wet conditions.
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Lidl-Trek also know they face a tough day in the saddle if they are to chase the attacks and defedn the maglia rosa.
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The fears for rain ands bad weather are evident at the start. Riders and teams are preparing for the worst.
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And this is the stage map.
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This is the stage profile.
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2026-05-13T09:42:02.661Z
Patrick Fletcher highlighted how the Giro “ramps up another notch on Wednesday’s stage 5, which should see a big breakaway battle and maybe even some GC skirmishes.”
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This is our detailed stage 5 preview.
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2026-05-13T09:36:29.903Z
It’s grey and cloudy at the start in Praia a Mare on the Calabrian coast. Rain and even thunder storms are likely later.
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It’s another stage in the south of Italy and another day for attacks and possible maglia rosa changes and attacks.
2026-05-13T09:34:52.048Z
Buongiorno and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia.
We are 45 minutes from the stage start and teams are signing on.