Vingegaard Wins Stage 16 at Carì for His Fourth Giro Summit Victory

Jonas Vingegaard claimed Stage 16 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia on Tuesday, winning the 113-kilometre stage to Carì for his fourth summit finish victory of the race. The Visma | Lease a Bike leader extended his grip on the maglia rosa heading into the final week of the corsa rosa. Vingegaard, who also holds the mountains jersey, has dominated the General Classification throughout the race, maintaining a lead of over two minutes over second-placed Afonso Eulálio of Bahrain Victorious. With five stages remaining before the Rome finale, the Danish champion appears firmly on course for a first Giro title.

Sources: PCS Race Results

Vingegaard Warns “The Giro Is Not Over” Despite Commanding GC Lead

Jonas Vingegaard struck a cautious tone during the Giro d’Italia’s final rest day on Monday, insisting the race remains unresolved despite his commanding lead in the General Classification. Speaking to journalists, the Dane acknowledged the pressure of wearing both the maglia rosa and the mountains jersey, and said he intends to stay aggressive in the final week. Vingegaard, who is also targeting the Tour de France in July, said managing his efforts between the two Grand Tours requires careful planning. The 28-year-old Visma | Lease a Bike leader holds a gap of more than two minutes over Afonso Eulálio heading into Stage 16.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Third Week at the Giro: What Rivals Must Do Before Rome

With the Giro d’Italia’s final rest day completed, Cyclingnews published a detailed breakdown Monday of what remains at stake for the race’s General Classification contenders. Jonas Vingegaard’s closest rivals — Afonso Eulálio at 2:26, Felix Gall at 2:50, Thymen Arensman at 3:30, and Jai Hindley at 3:43 — face dwindling opportunities to overturn the Dane’s lead as the peloton moves through the final mountain stages toward Rome. The feature identifies Tuesday’s Stage 16 summit finish at Carì and subsequent mountain stages as the critical battlegrounds where any remaining GC challenge must begin. Time is running out for the chasing riders.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Hindley and Pellizzari Back on Track for Giro Podium Bids After Illness

Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe’s Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari both confirmed they recovered from illness suffered in the Giro d’Italia’s second week and are targeting a top-three finish in Rome. Hindley, currently fifth at 3:43 behind Jonas Vingegaard, said he felt his form returning in time for the final mountain stages. Pellizzari, sixth at 4:22, echoed that assessment, with the pair telling Cyclingnews they believe the remaining mountain stages still offer legitimate attacking opportunities. The Australian and the Italian spoke during Sunday’s rest day, outlining their strategy for the final week and expressing confidence that their Giro campaigns remain very much alive.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Hagenes Surges Clear to Win Antwerp Port Epic From Late Breakaway

Per Strand Hagenes of Visma | Lease a Bike won the Antwerp Port Epic on Sunday, claiming victory from a late breakaway group on the demanding 196-kilometre Belgian cobblestone and gravel race. The Norwegian rode clear in the final kilometres to cross first in sweltering conditions, with temperatures across the course reaching record levels for the event. Racing over rough cobbled farm tracks, narrow climbs, and gravel sectors, Hagenes produced a decisive surge that his companions could not match. Sunday’s edition was held in exceptional heat, testing rider fitness and heat management throughout the day. It was Hagenes’s first win at the semi-Classic.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Charlotte Kool Sprints to Victory in Chaotic GP Mazda Schelkens Finale

Charlotte Kool of Fenix sprinted to victory in the GP Mazda Schelkens on Sunday, winning the 134-kilometre Belgian race in a chaotic finale. The Dutch sprinter outpaced Coles-Lyster to the line after a turbulent closing sequence in which the lead group splintered repeatedly. Kool, a consistent winner on the UCI Women’s WorldTour spring calendar, delivered a composed and powerful final sprint to secure the result. Sunday’s race was held over a course that produced numerous attacks in the final circuits before the peloton regrouped for a reduced sprint. The victory further confirms Kool’s status among the strongest sprinters in the women’s peloton this season.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Evie Richards Resting After Hard Fall at Nové Město XCO World Cup

British mountain bike champion Evie Richards is resting and recovering after suffering a heavy fall during the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup XCO at Nové Město na Moravě in the Czech Republic. Richards, riding for Trek-Segafredo, crashed while chasing race leader Laura Stigger, leaving the course on a difficult section. The 26-year-old underwent precautionary neck X-rays at the circuit, which came back clear, though she described the fall as frightening. Richards told Cyclingnews the impact shook her confidence on the day. The nature and timeline of her recovery will be assessed in the coming days.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Rooijakkers Announces Pregnancy, Plans Return to Racing After November Birth

UAE Team ADQ climber Pauliena Rooijakkers announced on Sunday that she is pregnant, with the baby due in November 2026. The Dutch rider, known for her performance in stage races and particularly in mountain stages, shared the news publicly and confirmed plans to return to professional racing following the birth. Rooijakkers said she and her team had been working through the implications for her season schedule and that she is looking forward to competing again in the future. The 30-year-old has been a consistent performer on the UCI Women’s WorldTour, specialising in stage races that suit her climbing ability.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Coffee, Pastries, and Gelato: Inside the Giro’s Final Rest Day

Professional cycling’s finest spent Sunday recovering ahead of the Giro d’Italia’s demanding final week, and for many riders and staff, the rest day centred on Italy’s greatest pleasures. A feature published Sunday by Cyclingnews documented how riders spent the day, including Pinarello-sponsored squads who embraced the occasion so enthusiastically the team jokingly earned the nickname “Team Gelato” for the day. Riders described leisurely mornings with coffee, pastries, and extended gelato stops in northern Italian towns as staff and athletes alike recharged before three weeks of hard racing concludes in Rome. The lighthearted feature captured the human side of one of cycling’s most demanding events.

Sources: Cyclingnews

Mejias and Fetzer Win USA Crits Finale in Winston-Salem as Season Champions Crowned

Marlies Mejias and Luke Fetzer won the USA Criterium Speed Week finale at the WSCC Gears and Guitars Criterium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, wrapping up the premier American criterium racing series. Mejias claimed the women’s race victory while Fetzer took the men’s title on the day. The series season championships were also awarded, with Liza Ray taking the women’s overall title and Leonel Rodriguez claiming the men’s series crown following the event. The WSCC Gears and Guitars Criterium served as the final round of the USA Crits Speed Week, which spans multiple criteriums across the American southeastern racing calendar.

Sources: Cyclingnews

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