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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.<\/p>\n
2026-05-13T10:48:01.139Z The road is awash with water. Rain capes can do little to stop the riders being soaked to the skin.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:47:01.462Z<\/p>\n A tunnel offers some respite but the riders are soon back in the pouring rain.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:46:26.740Z<\/p>\n The rain is pouring down now.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:39:44.106Z<\/p>\n Five riders are clear, including the USA’s Magnus Sheffield (Netcompany).<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:36:34.536Z<\/p>\n The first attack was pulled back but Sjoerd Bax (Pinarello Q36.5) has sparked another.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:35:49.407Z<\/p>\n The pink party before the racing began.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:34:16.793Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:33:31.586Z<\/p>\n Ciccone in pink has a nice vibe.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:32:25.558Z There are more attacks as more riders try to go up the road.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:30:24.399Z A Bardiani rider is the first go clear but most seem to be waiting for the climb to start.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:29:09.663Z<\/p>\n They’re off! the flag drops and the race director’s car accelerates away.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:28:19.787Z<\/p>\n Ciccone blows a kiss to someone in the crowd and smiles but the race is about to kick-off.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:24:16.372Z<\/p>\n The riders are tucked up close to the race director’s car. As is Cicocne and other Lidl riders.<\/p>\n What happens if Ciccone jumps into the break?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That would be fascinating to see.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:22:51.699Z<\/p>\n This is a clear sign of what to expect today.<\/p>\n Getting those legs turning ahead of stage five at the #GirodItalia \ud83d\udd1cWe’re going straight uphill from the off in Praia a Mare, before a second-category climb to spice up the run-in later on. pic.twitter.com\/1ja0QK3D9yMay 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:18:45.737Z<\/p>\n 3-2-1, the local mayor drops the flag the riders roll out of Praia a Mare on the coast.<\/p>\n They face 203km of racing and 5.9km neutralised sector.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:17:28.834Z<\/p>\n Ciccone is dressed up in pink, with a special black Trek bike with pink decals.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:15:42.988Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:09:50.880Z<\/p>\n The early climb offers a perfect point to attack and for a strong break to form and go clear.<\/p>\n It will be interesting to see how Lidl-Trek ride and try to control the racing. They can’t chase every move and still have riders for the final part of the stage and the second major climb with 50km to go.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-13T10:08:05.800Z<\/p>\n Enjoying our live Giro d’Italia race coverage? <\/p>\n 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! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:54:45.534Z<\/p>\n The umbrellas are out at the start as the rain starts to fall.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:54:10.335Z<\/p>\n The riders can see the grey clouds on the hills as they sign on.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:50:51.729Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:50:04.089Z<\/p>\n Lidl-Trek also know they face a tough day in the saddle if they are to chase the attacks and defedn the maglia rosa.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:49:24.777Z<\/p>\n The fears for rain ands bad weather are evident at the start. Riders and teams are preparing for the worst.<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:43:53.044Z<\/p>\n And this is the stage map.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:43:30.453Z<\/p>\n This is the stage profile.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: RCS Sport)<\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:42:02.661Z<\/p>\n 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.”<\/p>\n “With 4,100 metres of climbing across the rolling hills of the Basilicata region, and a distance that exceeds the 200-kilometre mark, it’s a grueling day for everyone involved.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-05-13T09:40:42.541Z<\/p>\n This is our detailed stage 5 preview.<\/p>\n
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