Overview

• Landa said on X that his suitcase was "in an unknown location" after a pre-race flight, with no confirmed resolution yet.
• He asked whether he should retrieve it in Barcelona before stage 5 to Figueres, as the race begins with four stages in Italy.
• The Soudal rider drew attention to the issue with a photo of himself riding in a vintage 1984–85 Juventus shirt.
• He said he arrives "just short of form" but very motivated to entertain and contest stage victories.
• He returned to competition at the Vuelta a Burgos after a serious crash on the opening day of the Giro in Albania.