105th Giro d'Italia – the first Grand Tour of 2022 – starts today at 11am BST. Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) is favourite for this year's pink jersey but Mark Cavendish will be aiming for multiple stage wins. A total of 176 riders from 22 teams will tackle 21 stages featuring six sprints, six gigantic climbs and two individual time trials. They'll even summit Mount Etna. Make sure you know
The 2022 Giro – dubbed "The hardest race in the most beautiful place" – begins in Budapest on Friday 6th May and winds its way around the boot of Italy before crossing the finish line in Verona on Sunday 29th May.
Last year's Giro was won by Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers). Sadly, Bernal, only the second Colombian to win the Italian grand tour, won't be back to defend his title after suffering a training crash in January that left him with 20 broken bones.
So, who are the favourites for the 2022 Giro d'Italia pink jersey? Richard Carapaz, the 2019 winner, has the ability to pull off a long-range breakaway, while 2017 champion Tom Dumoulin (Jumbo-Visma) will relish the 51km of gruelling climbs. Giro podium finisher Simon Yates (BikeExchange-Jayco) is also in with a great chance.
Ready to watch the Italian Grand Tour? Tune into Stage 1 today, 6th May, from 11am - 5pm BST. Those in Australia, Italy and parts of the UK can watch live and free. Make sure you know how to watch a 2022 Giro d'Italia free live stream from where you are.
Dates: 6th May – 29th May 2022
2022 Giro d'Italia stages and route
Stage 1 – Fri 06/05, Budapest - Visegrád – 195 km
Stage 2 – Sat 07/05, Budapest - Budapest TISSOT ITT – 9,2 km (Time trial)
Stage 3 – Sun 08/05, Kaposvár - Balatonfüred – 201 km
Stage 4 – Tue 10/05, Avola - Etna-Nicolosi (Rif. Sapienza) – 172 km
Stage 5 – Wed 11/05, Catania - Messina – 174 km
Stage 6 – Thu 12/05, Palmi - Scalea (Riviera dei Cedri) – 192 km
Stage 7 – Fri 13/05, Diamante - Potenza – 196 km
Stage 8 – Sat 14/05, Napoli - Napoli (Procida Capitale Italiana della Cultura) – 153 km
Stage 9 – Sun 15/05, Isernia - Blockhaus –191 km
Stage 10 – Tue 17/05, Pescara - Jesi – 196 km
Stage 11 – Wed 18/05, Santarcangelo di Romagna - Reggio Emilia Parmigiano Reggiano Food Stage – 203 km
Stage 12 – Thu 19/05, Parma - Genova – 204 km
Stage 13 – Fri 20/05, Sanremo - Cuneo – 150 km
Stage 14 – Sat 21/05, Santena - Torino – 147 km
Stage 15 – Sun 22/05, Rivarolo Canavese - Cogne – 178 km
Stage 16 – Tue 24/05, Salò - Aprica (Sforzato Wine Stage) – 202 km
Stage 17 – Wed 25/05, Ponte di Legno - Lavarone – 168 km
Stage 18 – Thu 26/05, Borgo Valsugana - Treviso – 152 km
Stage 19 – Fri 27/05, Marano Lagunare - Santuario di Castelmonte – 177 km
Stage 20 – Sat 28/05, Belluno - Marmolada (Passo Fedaia) – 168 km
Stage 21 – Sun 29/05, Verona (Cronometro delle Colline Veronesi) Tissot ITT – 17,4 km (Time trial)
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