The 2026 Giro d'Italia Women's race is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with the stage favorites and times already shaping up to be a fierce competition. The race begins on May 30th, 2026, with a flat stage in Cesenatico, Ravenna, setting the stage for a sprint finish. The first pink jersey goes to Elisa Balsamo, who won the stage, but was later disqualified for using a bike that was too light.
The second stage, on May 31st, 2026, also features a sprint finish in Roncade H-Farm, Caorle, with Balsamo again taking the lead. Stage 3, on June 1st, 2026, sees Demi Vollering testing her GC rivals on the day's main climb, but the race returns to a sprint finish.
The fourth stage, on June 2nd, 2026, is a time trial, with Anna van der Breggen triumphing and taking the lead. The fifth stage, on June 3rd, 2026, sees Vollering win the stage in the Dolomites, ahead of van der Breggen. The sixth stage, on June 4th, 2026, is another sprint finish, with Balsamo taking her fourth stage victory of the week.
The seventh stage, on June 5th, 2026, features a long stage with a substantial climb in the finale, with Célia Gery winning in a six-way sprint. The queen stage, on June 6th, 2026, is the most anticipated, with the Colle delle Finestre being the toughest climb ever featured in the Giro d'Italia Women. Demi Vollering wins at the top of the Finestre ahead of a small group of the favorites.
The final stage, on June 7th, 2026, is a challenging 145-kilometer stage with 2,200 meters of climbing, and the Colletta di Brondello as the toughest climb. The favorites for this stage include Marion Bunel, Magdeleine Vallieres, and Urska Zigart.
The race is expected to be a close competition, with Demi Vollering, Elisa Longo Borghini, Marlen Reusser, and Anna van der Breggen all in the running for the overall victory. The race is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with the favorites and times already shaping up to be a fierce competition.
