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The second day in Bulgaria proved to be affected by another big crash that involved many riders, particularly UAE Team Emirates and others. But it was Jonas Vingegaard who attacked first on the penultimate climb but in the end it was a historic win for Guillermo Thomas Silva becoming the first rider from Uruguay to win a stage of the Giro and wear the Maglia Rosa.

Stage 1 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia delivered chaos immediately. A massive late crash ripped through the peloton just as the sprint trains were beginning to form, splitting the field and destroying the chances of several favourites. But through the carnage, Paul Magnier stayed calm to take the biggest win of his career, beating Tobias Lund Andresen and Jonathan Milan in a dramatic opening sprint and pulling on the first maglia rosa of the race.
In this episode, we break down the huge crash, who lost out, how the sprint unfolded, and what Magnier’s victory could mean for the future of sprinting. We also discuss the GC implications after day one, the riders caught behind the split, and whether the Giro organisers created a dangerous finale.

Niklas Larsen of Unibet Rose Rockets updates us on his first year with the team after being animated in the classics and looking to succeed in his first Giro d'Italia with an eye on the time trial stage but mostly helping Dylan Groenewegen in the lead outs.

The Giro d'Italia 2026 Preview Show is here, and this year’s race could define an era. With a brutal route, high mountains, and decisive time trials, the battle for the maglia rosa is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating in recent years.All eyes are on Jonas Vingegaard, who arrives looking to win the final Grand Tour missing from his palmarès and complete the full set, adding the Giro d’Italia to his two Tour de France titles and Vuelta a España victory. The big question is simple: is he unstoppable over three weeks, or is this the race where cracks finally begin to show?Standing in his way is Egan Bernal, back in Colombian national champion colours and searching for a return to the very top of the sport, while Giulio Pellizzari represents the next generation, ready to test himself against the very best on home roads.This preview breaks down the full Giro 2026 route, the stages that will decide the race, and how the parcours could favour different riders across the three weeks. From long, grinding climbs to explosive summit finishes and crucial time trials, every detail matters in the fight for pink.

After an impressive second season on the WorldTour it was announced that Paul Seixas will make his debut at the Tour de France in 2026 at only 19 years old.

What will he be able to do in his first grandtour can he podium or even end the long wait for a french winner.