Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 15: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile for route

ByEurosport

Published 20/05/2023 at 21:46 GMT

“It’s going to be a cracker, a mini Lombardia. The riders are going to be looking forward to this... but absolutely hating it because it’s a brutal day," said Adam Blythe ahead of an intriguing Stage 15 at the Giro d'Italia. Bruno Armirail will line up in the leader's maglia rosa after Ineos and Geraint Thomas decided to give it away. Stream the 2023 Giro d'Italia live and on-demand on discovery+.

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“It’s going to be like a Classic – but in a Grand Tour!” says Eurosport expert Adam Blythe. A mini Lombardia? An urban mountain stage? Stage 15 at the Giro d’Italia promises to be fun.

Geraint Thomas will return to his familiar robes of Ineos Grenadiers on Sunday after deciding to let Bruno Armirail (Groupama–FDJ) take the maglia rosa to give the Welshman an evening off from post-race leadership duties.

So what’s in store on a four-star day in the sort-of-mountains?

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Punchy climbs alternate with uncomplicated sections, so we can expect plenty of attacks and, potentially, a nice day for the breakaway.

The route quickly tackles the punishing Cat. 1 gradients of the Valcava and enters the Bergamo province. After popping into Bergamo, the race tackles the hairpin-filled climb to Selvino before a sharp down-and-up to Miragolo San Salvatore.

Then it's back to Bergamo, passing over the finish, up the third Cat. 2 climb to Valpiana and, finally, back to Bergamo again for the finish.

How can I watch the Giro d'Italia on TV and live stream?

Every stage will be broadcast in its entirety on Eurosport 1, while you can watch ad-free on discovery+ and eurosport.com.

The UK coverage will be bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui, who has Dan Lloyd, Adam Blythe and Robbie McEwen for company.

Rob Hatch, Sean Kelly, Lloyd and Blythe will be in the commentary box, with Jens Voigt and Alberto Contador doing their thing on the back of a motorbike.

What time does Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia start?

Stage 15 coverage will begin at 10:30 UK time on Sunday, May 21.

Stage 15 profile and route map

Giro d'Italia Stage 15 profile and route map: Seregno – Bergamo

Giro d'Italia 2023 TV schedule and route details

Stage	Date	Start / Finish	Distance	Breakaway on-air time
Stage 1	Sat May 6	Costa dei Trabocchi (Fossacesia Marina) - Ortona	19.6km (ITT)	12:30
Stage 2	Sun May 7	Teramo - San Salvo	201km (Flat)	11:00
Stage 3	Mon May 8	Vasto - Melfi	216km (Medium mountains)	10:30
Stage 4	Tue May 9	Venosa - Lago Laceno	175km (Medium mountains - summit finish)	11:00
Stage 5	Wed May 10	Atripalda - Salerno	171km (Flat)	11:30
Stage 6	Thu May 11	Napoli - Napoli	162km (Flat)	11:30
Stage 7	Fri May 12	Capua - Gran Sasso d'Italia (Campo Imperatore)	218km (High mountains - summit finish)	10:00
Stage 8	Sat May 13	Terni - Fossombrone	207km (Medium mountains)	10:30
Stage 9	Sun May 14	Savignano sul Rubicone - Cesena (Technogym Village)	35km (ITT)	12:00
Rest day	Mon May 15	-	-	-
Stage 10	Tue May 16	Scandiano - Viareggio	196km (Flat)	11:00
Stage 11	Wed May 17	Camaiore - Tortona	219km (Flat)	10:00
Stage 12	Thu May 18	Bra - Rivoli	179km (Medium mountains)	11:00
Stage 13	Fri May 19	Borgofranco d’Ivrea - Crans Montana	207km (High mountains - summit finish)	09:30
Stage 14	Sat May 20	Sierre - Cassano Magnago	193km (Medium mountains)	10:30
Stage 15	Sun May 21	Seregno - Bergamo	195km (High mountains)	10:30
Rest day	Mon May 22	-	-	-
Stage 16	Tue May 23	Sabbio Chiese - Monte Bondone	203km (High mountains - summit finish)	09:30
Stage 17	Wed May 24	Pergine Valsugana - Caorle	195km (Flat)	11:30
Stage 18	Thu May 25	Oderzo - Val di Zoldo	161km (Medium mountains)	11:00
Stage 19	Fri May 26	Longarone - Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Rif. Auronzo)	183km (High mountains - summit finish)	10:00
Stage 20	Sat May 27	Tarvisio - Monte Lussari	18.6km (ITT - summit finish)	10:15
Stage 21	Sun May 28	Roma - Roma	135km (Flat)	14:00