| Date | May 4, 2024 – May 26, 2024 |
| Route announcement | October 13, 2023 |
| Distance | 3,400.8km |
| Start location | Turin |
| Finish location | Rome |
| Category | UCI WorldTour/GrandTour |
| Edition | 107th |
| Total climbing | 44,650 metres |
| Previous edition | 2023 Giro d’Italia |
| Previous winner | Primoz Roglic (Slo) Jumbo-Visma |
GIRO D’ITALIA 2024 RESULTS
Stage 6: Pelayo Sánchez shuts down Alaphilippe and Plapp for victory / As it happened
Pelayo Sanchez (Movistar) won the biggest race of his career on stage 6’s Strade Bianche-style race at the Giro d’Italia. He out-sprinted Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-QuickStep) from a three-rider breakaway. Luke Plapp (Jayco-AlUla) finished one second back in third. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) maintained his lead in the overall classification.
Stage 5 – Giro d’Italia: Benjamin Thomas wins dramatic stage 5 as breakaway holds off charging field in Lucca / As it happened
Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) claimed his first Grand Tour stage on what should have been a bunch sprint in Lucca. The Frenchman and his three breakaway companions managed to hold off the sprint trains thanks to some local knowledge and a stiff tailwind, and Thomas out-paced Michael Valgren (EF Education-EasyPost) for the victory. The overall contenders sat out the sprint, led home by points leader Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) for fifth place.
Stage 4 – Jonathan Milan powers to victory as sprinters catch late-race attacker Filippo Ganna / As it happened
Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) produced a leg-breaking long sprint into Andora and won stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia, holding off a charging Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious) who rounded out the top three. Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) attacked late over the Capo Mele before he was chased down in the final kilometre by his Italian track teammates Simone Consonni and Milan for Lidl-Trek. Milan launched as Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) started to come around him and the Italian lasted all the way until the line, holding off the whole bunch sprint for 300 metres.
Stage 3 – Tim Merlier claims first sprint stage as Pogačar’s late attack fails / As it happened
Tadej Pogačar followed a late attack on what was supposed to be a stage for the sprinters and very nearly upset the script. The race leader followed a move on a small climb inside 3km to go and then pressed on, with Geraint Thomas scrambling onto his wheel. The pair dropped Mikkel Honoré, who had initiated the attack, and stayed away until 400m to go. Tim Merlier won the sprint.
Stage 2 – Tadej Pogačar crashes but then cracks rivals with solo attack to win stage 2 to Oropa / As it happened
Tadej Pogačar recovered from a puncture and crash at the bottom of the Santuario di Oropa ascent and won stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia. He remained calm during the bike change and used the massive effort of his UAE Team Emirates teammates to rejoin the main group and launch his solo attack with 4.5km to go, earning the maglia rosa with the win. Dani Martínez (Bora-Hansgrohe) finished second and Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) third, both now 45 seconds back in the GC standings, Thomas second in the overall.
Stage 1 – Jhonatan Narváez holds off Tadej Pogačar in lighting-fast Turin finish / As it happened
Jhonatan Narváez (Ineos Grenadiers) won the opening stage of the 2024 Giro d’Italia by holding off race favourite Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) and Maximilian Schachmann (Bora-Hansgrohe) in a three-rider sprint in Turin. The trio rode together the flat final kilometre after the climb of San Vito, Narváez sprinting for the victory between his companions.
A chase group that included Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers), finished 10 seconds behind. Narváez donned the first maglia rosa of the Grand Tour, with three seconds over Schachmann and six seconds over Pogačar. The Slovenian champion took four bonus seconds for his third place and so has already gained 14 seconds on his main rivals.
2024 GIRO D’ITALIA OVERVIEW
The 2024 Giro d’Italia, celebrates its 107th edition this year, with the Corsa Rosa starting in Turin on Saturday, May 4 and ending in Rome with a circuit stage around the Colosseum on Sunday, May 26.
The route will cover 3,400 kilometres and 44,650 metres in vertical elevation across the 21 days of racing.
RCS Sport, organisers of the race, have designed a balanced race route that includes two time trials (of 40.6km and 31.2km), along with a Strade Bianche-style gravel stage in Tuscany on stage 6 and six mountain top finishes.
Primož Roglič was the overall winner of the 2023 Giro d’Italia but he will not defend his victory. Instead, he will focus fully on the Tour de France.
The balanced 2024 route has attracted a number of top names to contend for the big prizes including Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), Geraint Thomas and Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers), Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step), Biniam Girmay (Intermarché – Wanty), Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek), Romain Bardet (Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL), and Caleb Ewan (Jayco-AlUla).
Cyclingnews will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Giro d’Italia, with live minute-by-minute coverage every day, full stage reports, as well as interviews, breaking news, race analysis, and the latest tech from our team around the world and on the ground in Italy.
GIRO D’ITALIA 2024 COUNTDOWN
In the countdown to the Giro d’Italia, Cyclingnews analyses Tadej Pogačar’s position as the overwhelming favourite but how the Corsa Rosa traditionally provides unexpected drama during the three weeks of racing – Tadej Pogačar can dominate the Giro d’Italia but nobody can control its chaos.
In addition, we take a closer look at Pogačar’s bid for the Giro-Tour double and his relationship with UAE Team Emirates.
You can preview the full route details, but we also take a close look at the defining climbs of the 2024 Giro d’Italia, from Superga to Monte Grappa, and the ascents that will punctuate the story of the race.
Get the lowdown on all 22 teams at the Giro d’Italia, from leaders and riders to watch to their main objectives in our comprehensive team guide and our analysis of the main contenders.
In an exclusive interview with Cyclingnews, Ben O’Connor talks about leading Decathlon AG2R’s search for more success at Giro d’Italia and Geraint Thomas talks about his battle for Giro d’Italia crown again.
Tadej Pogačar wasn’t born when Marco Pantani completed the Giro d’Italia-Tour de France double in 1998. However, their careers will somehow follow the same road and draw constant comparisons over the next three weeks as the Slovenian attempts to become the first rider since ‘Il Pirata’ to achieve one of cycling’s most difficult feats – 26 years on, Cyclingnews looks at whether the Giro d’Italia-Tour de France double is possible.
With the 2024 Giro d’Italia now upon us, Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the opening stages and how that could shape the start of the GS standings – Punchy climbs, a summit finish and the Pogačar factor – Giro d’Italia braced for toughest start.
2024 GIRO D’ITALIA ROUTE
The 2024 Giro d’Italia is the 107th edition of the Italian Grand Tour, taking place from May 4-26.
The 2024 Giro d’Italia route will see the peloton tackle six summit finishes in the daunting stages through the Alps, Apennines and Dolomites, culminating in the final double ascent and descent of the Monte Grappa before a transfer to the capital Rome for a final stage.
The route also includes a number of high mountains and decisive summit finishes, which you can read about in-depth at our analysis of the defining climbs of the 2024 Giro d’Italia. The Cima Coppi of the race, the Stelvio Pass at 2,758 metres, positioned early on the route on stage 16.
GIRO D’ITALIA START LIST
GIRO D’ITALIA CONTENDERS
Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) headlines the list of Giro d’Italia GC contenders on the 176-rider strong start list as he makes his Giro debut as the hot favourite to take home the maglia rosa.
Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) was a runner-up here last year after losing the lead on the penultimate stage time trial. The Welshman looks to be the main contender for Pogačar this May.
Elsewhere, look out for riders including Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Romain Bardet (DSM-Firmenich PostNL), Cian Uijtdebroeks (Visma-Lease A Bike), Dani Martínez (Bora-Hansgrohe), and Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) to be in the battle for a podium placing.
Other names such as Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost), Domenico Pozzovivo (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizané), Juan Pedro López (Lidl-Trek), Michael Woods (Israel-Premier Tech), Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers), Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal-QuickStep), Einer Rubio and Nairo Quintana (Movistar), Florian Lipowitz (Bora-Hansgrohe), Luke Plapp and Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla) should all be in the mix towards the top of the GC standings.
You can check out our detailed rundown of the top Giro d’Italia 2024 contenders here.
GIRO D’ITALIA 2024 SCHEDULE
| Date | Stage | Distance | Stage Times (CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday May 4, 2024 | Stage 1: Venaria Reale – Torino | 140km | 13:50 – 17:15 |
| Sunday May 5, 2024 | Stage 2: San Francesco al Campo – Santuario di Oropa (Biella) | 161km | 12:55 – 17:15 |
| Monday May 6, 2024 | Stage 3: Novara – Fossano | 166km | 13:10 – 17:15 |
| Tuesday May 7, 2024 | Stage 4: Acqui Terme – Andora | 190km | 12:30 – 17:15 |
| Wednesday May 8, 2024 | Stage 5: Genova – Lucca | 178km | 12:45 – 17:15 |
| Thursday May 9, 2024 | Stage 6: Torre del Lago Puccini – Rapolano Terme | 180km | 12:45 – 17:15 |
| Friday May 10, 2024 | Stage 7: Foligno – Perugia (TT) | 40.6km | 13:00 – 17:15 |
| Saturday May 11, 2024 | Stage 8: Spoleto – Prati di Tivo | 152km | 12:30 – 17:15 |
| Sunday May 12, 2024 | Stage 9: Avezzano – Napoli | 214km | 12:00 – 17:15 |
| Tuesday May 14, 2024 | Stage 10: Pompei – Cusano Mutri | 142km | 13:05 – 17:15 |
| Wednesday May 15, 2024 | Stage 11: Foiano di Val Fortore – Francavilla al Mare | 207km | 12:05 – 17:15 |
| Thursday May 16, 2024 | Stage 12: Martinsicuro – Fano | 193km | 12:25 – 17:15 |
| Friday May 17, 2024 | Stage 13: Riccione – Cento | 179km | 13:00- 17:15 |
| Saturday May 18, 2024 | Stage 14: Castiglione delle Stiviere – Desenzano del Garda (TT) | 31.2km | 13:00 – 17:15 |
| Sunday May 19, 2024 | Stage 15: Manerba del Garda – Livigno | 222km | 10:25 – 16:10 |
| Tuesday May 21, 2024 | Stage 16: Livigno – Santa Cristina Valgardena | 202km | 11:25 – 17:15 |
| Wednesday May 22, 2024 | Stage 17: Selva di Val Gardena – Passo del Brocon | 159km | 12:25 – 17:15 |
| Thursday May 23, 2024 | Stage 18: Fiera di Primiero – Padova | 178km | 13:05 – 17:15 |
| Friday May 24, 2024 | Stage 19: Mortegliano – Sappada | 157km | 13:05 – 17:15 |
| Saturday May 25, 2024 | Stage 20: Alpago – Bassano del Grappa | 184km | 11:40 – 17:15 |
| Sunday May 26, 2024 | Stage 21: Roma – Roma | 125km | 15:30 – 18:45 |
GIRO D’ITALIA RECORDS
Most overall wins: Fausto Coppi, Alfredo Binda, Eddy Merckx (five); Giovanni Brunero, Gino Bartali, Fiorenzo Magni, Felice Gimondi, Bernard Hinault (three).
Most stage wins: Mario Cipollini (42), Alfredo Binda (41), Learco Guerra (31), Constance Girardengo (30), Eddy Merckx (25) … Mark Cavendish (16)
Most mountain classification wins: Gino Bartali (seven); José Manuel Fuentes (four); Fausto Coppi, Franco Bitossi, Claudio Bortolotto, Claudio Chiappucci (three)
Most points classification wins: Francesco Moser, Giuseppe Saronni (four); Roger De Vlaeminck, Johan van der Velde, Mario Cipollini (three)
Most starts: Wladimir Panizza (18); Pierino Gavazzi, Domenico Pozzovivo (17)
Youngest winner: Fausto Coppi, 1940 (20 years and 268 days)
Oldest winner: Fiorenzo Magni, 1955 (34 years and 180 days)
Smallest margin of victory: 11 seconds (Fiorenzo Magni, 1948)
Largest margin of victory: 1:57:26 (Alfonso Calzolari, 1914)
Fastest edition: 2013 (40.113kph)