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The start of stage 1 in Nessebar is on the edge of the Black Sea. The sun is out!
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Half of the teams have signed on so far, with EF Education showing off their new green swap-out kit.
Simon Yates snatched overall victory on the final mountain stage in 2025. He made a surprise decision to retire during the winter but his twin brother Adam is leading the UAE team this year and could win in Rome.
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At the start in Nessebar, the first teams are starting to sign-on. The sun is out and the weather is dry with expected temperatures of 18-20C.
This is our detailed stage 1 preview, with information on today’s stage.
The Giro d’Italia starts outside of Italy for the 16th time and a second consecutive year, with Bulgaria hosting a three-stage Grande Partenza on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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