A recap of the opening weekend in Bulgaria, covering the first three stages before the transfer to Southern Italy.

Catanzaro to Cosenza (138km). The Cozzo Tunno climb 43km from the finish may drop the sprinters before the run‑in.

Highlights of the first Italian stage and whether sprinters survived the late climbs.

Praia a Mare to Potenza (203km). Nearly 4,000m of climbing — a brutal day for puncheurs and breakaway riders.

Analysis of the Apennine climbs and the fight for the mountains jersey.

Paestum to Naples (142km). A scenic route around Vesuvius before a fast seafront sprint finish.

Recap of the high‑speed finish in Naples and changes to the points classification.

Formia to Blockhaus (244km). A monstrous mountain stage ending with one of Italy’s steepest summit finishes.

Punchy opener around Zarautz with short, sharp climbs and technical roads.

Full breakdown of the Blockhaus battle and the first major GC gaps.

Chieti to Fermo (156km). A “Muri” stage with repeated steep ramps and a brutal uphill finale.

The Queen Stage — over 2,400m of climbing through the Basque interior.

Highlights of the explosive racing on Italy’s steep walls and the finale in Fermo.

Cervia to Corno alle Scale (184km). A 2,300m summit finish before the second rest day — pure endurance test.

San Sebastián finale featuring Jaizkibel and the decisive Mendizorrotz climb.

Wrap‑up of the first full Giro week and analysis of the Pink Jersey contenders.