Giro 2023 stage 19

1. Giro 2023: Buitrago solos to victory, Thomas retains maglia rosa

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The hardest race of the Giro traverses four climbs to finish at Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Santiago Buitrago overhauls his breakaway companion Derek Gee with 1.5 kilometres to go and he solos to victory. Primoz Roglic takes back 3 seconds from Geraint…

2. Giro 2023 Route stage 19: Longarone - Tre Cime di Lavaredo

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Friday 26 May - Possibly the hardest route of the entire Giro is saved until the last three days of action. Stage 19 ascends to an elevation of 2,000 metres in the first half to serve five giant peaks in the second. The race adds up to 183…

3. Giro 2023 Favourites stage 19: Last chance for pure climbers

   Door Harmen Lustig

   On paper, the 19th stage is the toughest of the entire Giro. The 183 kilometres long route takes in an elevation gain of 5,400 metres. Furthermore, the last 3 kilometres rise at 12.7% to the line.

4. Giro 2023: Pinots retains KOM lead

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Derek Gee gains a lot of KOM points, but it's not enough for the maglia azzurra. Thibaut Pinot stays in the lead of the mountains classification.

5. Giro 2023: Milan wins points competition

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Jonathan Milan leads the points classification of the Giro d’Italia since the 2nd stage and he will win this year’s maglia ciclamino, as long as he stays on his bike.