Ecuador's Jhonatan Narváez was a favorite for Stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia 2026, and he handled the rolling terrain masterfully, pulling away from Andreas Leknessund in the final kilometers to win by 32 seconds.
It was the second Giro d'Italia stage win of the year for Narváez and the fourth of his career. It also marked the third win at the 2026 race for a depleted UAE Team Emirates that lost three riders due to crashes in the early stages.
There wasn't much change in the General Classification, but that probably will not be the case in Stage 9 on Sunday.
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For the top GC contenders, the early part of the Giro d'Italia 2026 likely would have been about getting comfortable and staying safe while the sprinters get the majority of the attention and opportunities to reach the podium, but the stages continue to get more challenging, and versatility is becoming much more important.
In the race for the pink leader's jersey, Afonso Eulálio used a late attack to finish Stage 8 in 26th place, and he was able to keep his lead over race favorite Jonas Vingegaard at 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Felix Gall is another 19 seconds back.
The first 100 kilometers of Stage 9 might not be intimidating, but the final stretch could make or break things for the GC riders.
Stage 9 is scheduled to begin at 6:15 a.m. Eastern and should conclude around 11:15 a.m. EDT.
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 9 will begin at 6:25 a.m. Eastern.
Here’s what to know about Stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia 2026, a 184-kilometer ride from Cervia to Corno alle Scale that will get progressively tougher:
Stage 9: Giro d’Italia 2026
For the second consecutive day, the organizers of the Giro d'Italia give us a long, flat start and an elevated, uphill finish.
The whole ride from Cervia to Corno alle Scale will span 184 kilometers, with the first 100+ being almost entirely flat. There's a bump around 107 kilometers that will reach 5.2% gradient and last 3.2 kilometers.
Consider that section to be a warm-up, as the route turns upward shortly after. The competitors will make the ascent to Querciola, a 9.7 kilometer push that averages 4.3%.
In the final 16.5 kilometers, the first half will be gradual, even a little up and down, but the last 3 kilometers will push the riders to their limits as they encounter a Category 1 climb into Corno Alle Scale that reaches 14%.
This year will mark the Giro's second finish on the Corno alle Scale, with the first coming in 2004.
The altitude gain in Stage 9 will be 2,400 meters, and at 1,945 meters above sea level, Corno alle Scale is the highest peak in the Bologna Apennines. The area is known for open landscapes and is great for hiking, skiing and. ...cycling.
The starting point of the day, Cervia, is a coastal town with a foundation in salt production. It's not as old as many places in Europe, but it has grown into a tourist destination.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 9 Of The Giro d’Italia 2026?
Stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia 2026 is 184 kilometers, or approximately 114.33 miles long.
Giro d’Italia 2026 Stage 9 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 9:
How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2026 Stage 9
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Highlights, race replays and breaking news will be available on both platforms.
In the United States, HBO Max is the official provider for the Giro d’Italia 2026.
Who Won Stage 9 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2025?
Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 was memorable for multiple reasons.
First, Wout van Aert won the stage for the 50th professional win of his career. The victory ended a long dry spell that dated back to the 2024 edition of the Vuelta a España. La Vuelta traditionally is held through August and into September.
Right behind Van Aert at the finish line was first-time Giro participant Isaac Del Toro, who might've missed his first stage win at the famed race, but his second-place performance was enough to land him in the pink leader's jersey and more than a minute ahead of past champion Egan Bernal (2021).
Van Aert and Del Toro broke free from Bernal with 30 kilometers remaining in the stage, and the final push was not a friendly one. Del Toro did a lot of the work, and Van Aert chose not to cooperate.
Giro d’Italia 2026 Results: Here’s Who Has Won Each Stage So Far
- Stage 1: Giro d'Italia Stage 1 Results: Paul Magnier Wins Stage, Takes Pink
- Stage 2: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 2 Results: Uruguay's Thomas Silva Makes History
- Stage 3: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 3 Results: France's Paul Magnier Wins Again
- Stage 4: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 4 Results: Jhonatan Narváez, UAE Get Redemption
- Stage 5: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 5 Results: Igor Arrieta Overcomes Obstacles In Win
- Stage 6: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 6 Results: Davide Ballerini Survives Wet Cobbles
- Stage 7: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 7 Results: Jonas Vingegaard Conquers Blockhaus
- Stage 8: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 8 Results: Jhonatan Narváez Wins Again
When Does The Giro d’Italia 2026 Start?
The Giro d’Italia 2026 starts May 8 and will conclude May 31.
The schedule includes 21 stages and three rest days (May 11, May 18, May 25).
Every day, the cyclists start together. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand, and the characteristics of each stage determine what type of rider should excel or how the race should finish.
For example, some stages feature flat finishes, and that means the sprinters likely will be battling for those stage wins.
How Long Is The Giro d’Italia 2026?
The route for the Giro d’Italia 2026 can be found here.
The race is 21 stages and will cover 3,468 kilometers.
What Is The Schedule For The Giro d’Italia 2026?
Here is the complete schedule for the Giro d’Italia 2026.
How Many Teams/Riders Compete In The Giro d’Italia?
Traditionally, there are 22 or 23 teams and up to 184 competitors in the Giro d’Italia.
Here’s the list for 2026:
- Alpecin-Premier Tech
- Bahrain Victorious
- Bardiani CSF 7 Saber
- Decathlon CMA CGM Team
- EF Education - EasyPost
- Groupama-FDJ United
- INEOS Grenadiers
- Lidl – Trek
- Lotto Intermarché
- Movistar Team
- NSN Cycling Team
- Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
- Red Bull – Bora - Hansgrohe
- Soudal Quick-Step
- Team Jayco AlUla
- Team Picnic Postnl
- Team Polti VisitMalta
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike
- Tudor Pro Cycling Team
- UAE Team Emirates XRG
- Unibet Rose Rockets
- UNO-X Mobility
- XDS Astana Team
Who Won The Giro d’Italia In 2025?
At 32 years old, Great Britain’s Simon Yates made history at the Giro d’Italia, not because of his age, but because he won the race without winning any of the 21 stages. It was the first time that happened since Alberto Contador did so a decade earlier.
It was the second Grand Tour victory for Yates, who won the Vuelta a España in 2018, and it will be his last, as he announced his retirement seven months after winning the Giro.
Yates didn’t secure the coveted pink jersey until Stage 20, when he shot past Richard Carapaz and longtime leader Isaac Del Toro on the Colle delle Finistre climb, one of the most anticipated challenges on the cycling calendar. The same climb broke Yates in his attempt to win the Giro in 2018.
Del Toro, who had ridden in pink for 11 days, might have fallen short in his GC bid, but he became the first athlete from North America to win the Best Young Rider title.
Heading into Stage 20, Del Toro was 43 seconds ahead of Carapaz and 1 minute, 21 seconds in front of Yates. By the end of the day, Yates was nearly four minutes clear of Del Toro, with Carapaz another minute back.
In 2024, Tadej Pogacar won the Giro d’Italia in 2024 as part of a memorable season that saw him become the first rider since 1998 to win the Giro and the Tour de France in the same season.
He then added a win at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland to became the first cyclist since 1987 to win the Giro, TDF and a world championship in the same season.
Inside The Winning Move At The Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 8
How did Giro d’Italia 2026 Stage 8 come together after a long day in the breakaway to Fermo.
We hear from stage winner Jhonatan Narváez after his successful escape alongside teammate Mikkel Bjerg and Norwegian champion Andreas Leknessund, while Giulio Ciccone and Derek Gee react to another explosive day at the Giro.
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