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Who has abandoned the Giro d'Italia 2026? EF Education–EasyPost's Michael Valgren and James Shaw bow out to 'prioritize their health, recovery, and preparation' for other races

After an illness-afflicted build-up and a crash-packed Grande Partenza, several significant names have already bid arrivederci to the Giro – here’s the full list of abandonees

Cycling Weekly

Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries

Australian sprinter Kaden Groves has followed Jay Vine out of the Giro d'Italia, forced to quit on the fourth stage as a result of injuries incurred last week.

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Jonas Vingegaard loses key climbing teammate still struggling with aftereffects of bad Giro d'Italia crash

Wilco Kelderman abandons the Corsa Rosa before stage to Cosenza after crashing heavily in Bulgaria on stage 2

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'He's got that resilience' - Enric Mas stays out of trouble and on track at the Giro d'Italia with slow-burning GC bid

After seven Tours and seven Vueltas, Movistar racer taking part in first-ever Giro d'Italia at 30

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250,000 fans in Sofia, a packed Lidl car park, and flamingos – Giro d'Italia reflections from a crash-marred but memorable Bulgarian Grande Partenza

James Moultrie's impressions from the ground at the build-up and first three stages of the 2026 race in Eastern Europe

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A new French star, Jonas Vingegaard shows his mettle, and a huge crash ends race for some – Five things we learned from the Giro d'Italia's opening weekend

The Grande Partenza in Bulgaria was not without incident to say the least, leaving us with plenty to think on

Cycling Weekly

'I have never felt so bad' – Arnaud De Lie suffers but survives at Giro d'Italia after gastroenteritis

Lotto-Intermarché sprinter and teammate Milan Menten recovering from pre-race illness

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'Guys have already asked me where I want to attack' – Hunt for Giro d'Italia breakaway success lives on in young Belgian inspired by Van Aert and De Gendt

Alec Segaert hopes for breakaway companions 'so I'm not alone' as he chases maiden Grand Tour victory

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia abandons – 151 of 184 starters finish the 2026 edition

Tracking all the riders who have crashed out, or otherwise left this year's Giro

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'I got the timing wrong' – Disappointed Jonathan Milan leaves Bulgaria empty handed after double Giro d'Italia sprint defeats

Italian sprinter admits he kicked too early in Sunday's stage 3 sprint but looks ahead to more chances to come

Cycling News

Dreams fulfilled but disasters poorly handled in Bulgaria – Philippa York's Giro d'Italia analysis

Cyclingnews' Grand Tour columnist analyses the first three days of racing, and calls into question the decision-making around stage 2's awful crash

Cycling News

Broken elbow, concussion for Vine in Giro-ending crash

UAE Team Emirates have reported that Australian star Jay Vine suffered a broken elbow and concussion in the crash that decimated their Giro d'Italia hopes.

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Paul Magnier takes a second sprint victory at the Giro d'Italia winning stage 3 after the breakaway almost took the day in Sofia

The French Soudal-Quick Step rider out-sprinted Jonathan Milan, consolidating his lead in the points classification

Cycling Weekly

British GC hopeful Adam Yates leaves the Giro d'Italia after huge stage 2 crash causes mass abandons

Yates is one of six riders forced to quit the Giro as a result of a crash late on Saturday's second stage

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How to watch Giro d'Italia 2026 online from anywhere

Here's how to watch the first Grand Tour of the season for free on TV and online, no matter where you are in the world.

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How to watch the Giro d'Italia 2026 for free (legally)

Here's how you can watch Giro d'Italia 2024 live streams online, as it continues until Sunday, May 26.

Cycling News

Why is it a rest day in the Giro d'Italia? Bulgaria stages add 1,000km transfer and late night for peloton

Teams double up, spend extra and cut some luxuries to make sure they can successfully transfer to Italy on Monday

Cycling Weekly

'Our coverage will be truly immersive' – Daily Giro d'Italia highlights to be broadcast on free-to-air TV

Fans will be able to watch 107 hours of racing on TNT Sports, or watch highlights on DMAX

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From Danish reality TV to the Giro d'Italia – Why Tobias Lund Andresen is the not-so dark horse for the first pink jersey in Bulgaria

Decathlon CMA CGM sprinter eyes opening stage in Burgas after breakthrough 2026 campaign

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Jonas Vingegaard targets Grand Tour slam as Giro d’Italia begins in Bulgaria

Double Tour de France winner makes his debut when race begins on Friday and is the outstanding favourite for victory in Rome

Cycling News

'Half the peloton fell ill' – Cow manure infection blamed as Arnaud De Lie and Lotto-Intermarché see Giro d'Italia build-up derailed

Belgian sprinter missed team presentation and Josh Giddings flew to Bulgaria as replacement for Liam Slock

Cycling News

'It often surprises me that people think it's all super serious for us' – Jonas Vingegaard's right-hand man Victor Campenaerts on Visma's Giro d'Italia build-up

Danish pre-rave favourite says he 'asked deliberately to have' Belgian domestique with him as he chases complete set at Italian Grand Tour debut

Cycling Weekly

'Half the peloton is ill' – manure blamed as riders fall ill ahead of Giro d'Italia, creating drama for some teams

Three Lotto Intermarché riders hospitalised by manure malady after one-day race in Belgium

Cycling News

Is co-leadership the only way to challenge Vingegaard at Giro d'Italia? Jai Hindley set to share Red Bull reigns with Pellizzari after season of domestique duties

Australian former winner primes for sixth appearance at his favourite race, where it's 'always unpredictable and always super hard in the last week'

Cycling News

Who can beat Jonathan Milan? Analysing the sprinters of the Giro d'Italia

Italian racer headlines sprint line-up, but Kaden Groves and Dylan Groenewegen are among the other top challengers

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