2026 Giro d'Italia Women race & bike‑weight scandal

Timeline

1. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Demi Vollering defeats Anna van der Breggen with mind games at Giro d'Italia Women

   Demi Vollering won the Giro d'Italia Women by using psychological tactics and a strategic bluff against former teammate Anna van der Breggen, as detailed on Jan Frodeno’s podcast.

2. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Lorena Wiebes triumphs at Copenhagen Sprint after Giro bike‑weight scandal

   Lorena Wiebes won the Copenhagen Sprint in Denmark, rebounding from a Giro disqualification over an under‑weight bike. It was her second consecutive victory in the race.

3. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Demi Vollering wins 2026 Giro d’Italia Women

   Demi Vollering clinched the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women in a dramatic final‑stage comeback, earning the maglia rosa for FDJ United‑Suez and joining the elite trio of women to win all three Grand Tours.

4. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Giro d'Italia Women sees Demi Vollering win, Belgian team penalized

   Demi Vollering won the Giro d'Italia Women; Lorena Wiebes was disqualified for a light bike, and Belgian team AG Insurance‑Soudal faced penalties despite top‑ten finishes.

5. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 13 sources

   Maggie Coles-Lyster Claims Silver in Giro d’Italia Women Stage

   Maple Ridge cyclist Maggie Coles-Lyster took silver in the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia Women, her first World Tour medal and third 2026 podium after a successful season and recent surgery.

6. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   UCI Under Scrutiny Over Lorena Wiebes Ban and Upcoming Bike Computer Size Limit

   UCI’s handling of Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes’s 2026 Giro disqualification has sparked team protests, while the body also announced a new maximum bike‑computer size rule for 2028.

7. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Giro d'Italia Women stage shortened by ice, Urška Žigart finishes just outside top ten

   The women’s Giro d'Italia stage on Colle delle Finestre was cut short due to an unstable ice sheet, ending 1 km before the summit. Demi Vollering won, while Slovenia’s Urška Žigart finished 11th and rose to 9th

8. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 24 sources

   Demi Vollering clinches Giro d'Italia Women title, completes Grand Tour triple crown

   Demi Vollering won the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, overtaking Anna van der Breggen on the final climb, securing the Giro title and completing the women's Grand Tour triple crown.

9. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Giro d'Italia Women 2026: Celia Gery wins Stage 7, Demi Vollering claims Stage 8

   Celia Gery won Stage 7 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women in Salice Terme; Van der Breggen kept the pink jersey. Stage 8 was shortened for safety, with Demi Vollering taking the win.

10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Giro d'Italia Women 2026 stage 8 cut short by ice risk, Vollering claims win

    Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia Women 2026, featuring the first women’s ride up Colle delle Finestre, was cut to 76.5 km after an ice slab threatened safety; Demi Vollering won, while maglia rosa Anna van der Breg

11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Célia Gery claims victory on Giro d’Italia Women stage 7 in Salice Terme

    Célia Gery won Giro d’Italia Women stage 7 in Salice Terme after a late breakaway, beating Lucinda Brand; the race saw crashes, points‑classification tactics, and team plans to protect Demi Vollering.

12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Elisa Balsamo clinches fourth stage win as Anna van der Breggen retains maglia rosa in Giro d'Italia Women

    Elisa Balsamo wins stage 6 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, her fourth sprint victory, while Anna van der Breggen keeps the overall lead.

13. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Demi Vollering claims first Giro d'Italia Women stage win

    Demi Vollering outsprinted Anna van der Breggen and others to win stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia Women, securing her first stage victory while van der Breggen keeps the pink jersey.

14. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Elisa Balsamo wins third stage of Giro d'Italia Women, retains pink jersey

    Elisa Balsamo won the third stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, keeping the pink jersey; the next stage is a steep 12.7 km climb from Belluno to Nevegal.

15. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Lorena Wiebes Disqualified from Giro d'Italia Women for Underweight Bike

    Lorena Wiebes was disqualified from the Giro d'Italia Women after her bike was deemed 20 g underweight; SD Worx plans to appeal. Anna van der Breggen won the stage 4 time trial, taking the pink jersey. Other GC