It had been 1,821 days since Italian Alberto Bettiol last stood atop the podium at the Giro Italia, and he used a brilliant solo ride to find his way back there Friday during Stage 13 of the race's 2026 edition.
Bettiol broke free from Andreas Leknessund with just over 13 kilometers to go and rode solo to victory. It was his second stage win at the Giro, with the first coming in 2021.
Leknessund finished 26 seconds behind Bettiol on Friday, with Jasper Stuyven another 18 seconds back.
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Leknessund suffered a similar fate in Stage 8, where he finished second after watching Jhonatan Narváez ride away from him late in the race for the second of his three stage wins so far at the Giro d'Italia 2026.
There were no significant changes in the General Classification during Stage 13, with longtime leader Afonso Eulálio keeping his 33-second lead over race favorite Jonas Vingegaard. However, there are expectations for the mountainous Stage 14 to be where Vingegaard takes the pink jersey for the first time.
Analysis from various sources around the cycling world is pretty consistent - Stage 14 of the Giro 2026 is going to be one of the toughest we'll see in this year's race.
So far, there have been stages clearly set up for the sprinters, times where the winner was expected to come from a breakaway, routes that rewarded versatility and more. Now, it's time for the climbers to rise up and for the GC contenders to show their worth.
Stage 14 is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m. Eastern and should conclude around 10:50 a.m. EDT.
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 14 will begin at 6:45 a.m. Eastern.
Here’s what to know about Stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia 2026, an ultra-challenging 133-kilometer ride through the mountains, going from Aosta to Pila:
Stage 14: Giro d’Italia 2026
While we've seen a handful of stages that were primarily flat and then finished with a bit of climbing, there is no easing into Stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia 2026.
The ride from Aosta to Pila is only 133 kilometers, but the climbing begins immediately and will be relentless.
The first challenge of the major Alpine stage is the longest ascent the riders will face, a Category 1 climb to Saint-Barthelemy. It's the first of five categorized climbs on the day, which will begin and end with Category 1 challenges.
Getting to Saint-Barthelemy with require going 15.8 kilometers at 6.1%, and what goes up, must come down. However, in Stage 14, as soon as they come down, they're going back up.
Later in the stage, there's a Category 1 and a Category 2 climb in succession. First, 7.4 kilometers at 7.9% to Lin Noir and then 5.6 kilometers at 6.9% to Verrogne.
The final obstacle of the day is the ascent to the Pila ski resort, which will cover 16.5 kilometers at an average of 7.1% gradient. The final kilometers reach almost 11%. It's steady, but there's no doubt the competitors will be exhausted by this point.
There are a few names that immediately come to mind as favorites on a day like this. Among them, is two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, who is making his Giro debut in 2026.
In all, there will be nearly 4,400 kilometers of elevation. This stage could break some riders, and it could make the event for the eventual GC winner.
For the tourists, Aosta is in the middle of the Alps and has a history that dates back to ancient Rome. That can be seen very well in the buildings and the landscape.
Pila, as mentioned, is a ski resort. For the more traditional visitors, getting to Pila from Aosta is done by cable car, not bike.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 14 Of The Giro d’Italia 2026?
Stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia 2026 is 133 kilometers, or approximately 82.64 miles long.
Giro d’Italia 2026 Stage 14 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 14:
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In the United States, HBO Max is the official provider for the Giro d’Italia 2026.
Who Won Stage 14 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2025?
Unlike this year, Stage 14 at the Giro d'Italia 2025 was long and flat, but there was an added obstacle that affected many riders - rain.
At the front of the race, Kasper Asgreen broke free and cruised to the win, while Isaac del Toro increased his overall lead and made the world begin to believe he could win the whole thing.
The route was a largely flat 195-kilometer run from Treviso in Italy to Nova Gorica in Slovenia was set up for mass finish, but the rain-slicked roads provoked a mass pileup that split the peloton.
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
- Stage 9: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 9 Results: Jonas Vingegaard Attacks For 50th Win
- Stage 10: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 10 Results: Filippo Ganna Dominant In Time Trial
- Stage 11:Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 11 Results: Jhonatan Narváez Edges Enric Mas
- Stage 12: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 12 Results: Alec Segaert Attacks And Wins
- Stage 13: Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 13 Results: Alberto Bettiol Wins Another For Italy
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 Escape At The Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 13
Verbania Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia 2026, speaking with American Larry Warbasse and New Zealander Josh Kench after both riders spent the day in the massive 15-man breakaway.
The pair explain the tactics and effort behind the move, but ultimately, nobody could stop the aggressive attacks from Andreas Leknessund and the decisive winning move from Italian rider Alberto Bettiol along the shores of Lago Maggiore.
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