The Latest Breaking News from Giro

Biniam Girmay out of Giro d’Italia after being hit in eye by prosecco cork celebrating stage win

The celebrations of Biniam Girmay’s historic stage win at the Giro d’Italia were cut short after the was struck in the eye by a champagne cork as it exploded on the podium - ruling him out of the rest of the race.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022

Jai Hindley caps impressive opening week at Giro d'Italia, although Caleb Ewan still hunts for stage wins

Jai Hindley, runner up at the 2020 Giro d'Italia, showed he has the form to challenge for a second Grand Tour podium after an impressive first week, while Caleb Ewan's chances for stage wins are running out.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Giro d’Italia woe for Simon Yates on Blockhaus climb

Jai Hindley took the stage nine win in a virtual photo finish with Romain Bardet and Richard Carapaz.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Simon Yates eyes Giro d’Italia ‘patience’ while playing down chances

Yates is making a fifth bid for the pink jersey and infamously led the 2018 race for 13 days before falling away

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Caleb Ewan hunting stage wins at Giro d'Italia as Richie Porte competes at a grand tour for the last time

Caleb Ewan will be hoping to add to his five Giro d'Italia stage wins when the year's first grand tour kicks off on Friday, but will face a daunting opponent in the sprints as Mark Cavendish makes his first Giro start in nine years.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Simon Yates preaches patience in preparation for tilt at pink in Giro d’Italia

The 29-year-old Lancastrian is once again among the favourites to win the first Grand Tour of the year.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Cavendish confident of adding to Giro stage tally but rules out day in pink

Mark Cavendish said he is optimistic about his chances of adding to his tally of 15 Giro d’Italia stage wins as he prepares to return to the race for the first time since 2013

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022

Mark Cavendish ‘excited’ at chance to add to Giro d’Italia stage win tally

The 36-year-old will contest the Italian Grand Tour for the first time since 2013

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Old-school racer Vincenzo Nibali gears up for what may be his last Giro d’Italia

The Italian who races on instinct rather than power data will pay an emotional visit to his home town of Messina next week

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Cavendish likely to miss Tour de France after being picked for Giro d’Italia

Mark Cavendish is unlikely to get the chance to break Eddy Merckx’s stage-win record at the Tour de France this year after it was confirmed that he has been selected in his team’s squad for the Giro d’Italia

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022