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2w ago

Stage 4 of Giro d’Italia Begins as Riders Return to Italian Soil

Mads Pedersen, in the maglia rosa after two sprint wins, leads the peloton on a flat 189km route to Lecce, offering sprinters their first pure showdown.

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Casper van Uden celebrates his stage win at Lecce

Overview

  • Stage 4 marks the Giro d’Italia’s transition from Albania to Italy, with a flat 189km route starting in Alberobello and ending in Lecce.
  • The stage includes a minor category four climb at Putignano early on and features a 12km finishing loop in Lecce with a wide, straight final sprint stretch.
  • Mads Pedersen, wearing the pink jersey after two stage wins, is the favorite to claim victory, aiming for his first win in the maglia rosa.
  • Key sprint contenders include Olav Kooij, Sam Bennett, Paul Magnier, and Wout van Aert, with Lidl-Trek expected to control the race for Pedersen.
  • The stage began at 11:55am BST and is expected to conclude by 4pm BST, with live coverage available on TNT Sports and discovery+.