Aurelien Paret-Peintre climbed to victory on the first mountain stage of the Giro d’Italia on Tuesday (09.05.23). Andreas Leknessund conquered the pink jersey.
On the 175 km from Venosa to Lago Laceno, the decision was made about eight kilometers before the finish when first the Italian Nicola Conci and a little later the Latvian Toms Skujinš tried to break away from a group of seven on the final climb. Both were caught again. Then came Leknessund, Aurélien Paret-Peintre and Amanuel Gehbreigzabhier.
First Gehbreigzabhier had to be demolished. Leknessund tried to shake off Paret-Peintre but the Frenchman stayed behind. On the slightly uphill home stretch, Paret-Peintre had the better legs and clinched the day’s success. Third was Skujinš.
The group of seven had already formed after 80 kilometers and was now more than five minutes ahead of the main field.
Evenepoel loses overall lead
The new leader’s pink jersey is Leknessund from Team DSM. He is the first Norwegian overall leader since Knud Knudsen in 1981. The green jersey of the best sprinter is still worn by Jonathan Milan (Bahrain Victorious), the best climber (blue jersey) is Thibaut Pinot (Groupama – FDJ). The best young rider remains the previous wearer of the pink jersey, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal – Quick-Step).
On Wednesday, the riders tackle the fifth stage over 171 km from Atripalda to Salerno.
| stage/date | Long | Start and finish location |
|---|---|---|
1st stage – 06.05.2023 | 19,6 km | Fossacesia – Ortona (time trial) |
2nd stage – 07.05.2023 | 201 km | Teramo – San Salvo |
3rd stage – 08.05.2023 | 216 km | Vasto – Melfi |
4th stage – 09.05.2023 | 175 km | Venosa – Lake Lacene |
5th Stage – 10.05.2023 | 171 km | Atripalda – Salerno |
6th Stage – 11.05.2023 | 162 km | Neapel – Neapel |
7th Stage – 12.05.2023 | 218 km | Capua – Gran Sasso of Italy (mountain arrival) |
8th Stage – 13.05.2023 | 207 km | Terni – Fossombrone |
9th Stage – 14.05.2023 | 35 km | Savignano sul Rubicone – Cesena (time trial) |
Rest day – 05/15/2023 | ||
10. Stage – 16.05.2023 | 196 km | Scandiano – Viareggio |
11. Stage – 17.05.2023 | 219 km | Camaiore – Tortona |
12th Stage – 18.05.2023 | 179 km | Good – Rivoli |
13. Stage – 19.05.2023 | 207 km | Borgofranco d’Ivrea – Crans Montana (mountain arrival) |
14. Stage – 20.05.2023 | 193 km | Sierre-Cassano Magnago |
15th Stage – 21.05.2023 | 195 km | Seregno – Bergamo |
Rest day – 05/22/2023 | ||
16. Stage – 23.05.2023 | 203 km | Sand Churches – Monte Bondone (mountain arrival) |
17th Stage – 24.05.2023 | 195 km | Pergine Valsugana – Caorle |
18. Stage – 25.05.2023 | 161 km | Oderzo – Val di Zoldo (mountain arrival) |
19. Stage – 26.05.2023 | 183 km | Longarone – Three Peaks Lavaredo (mountain arrival) |
20. Stage – 27.05.2023 | 18,6 km | Tarvisio – Mount Lussari Tudorg (time trial) |
21st stage – 28.05.2023 | 135 km | Room – Room |
