Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 7: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile, when race starts

ByEurosport

Published 11/05/2023 at 17:58 GMT

Remco Evenepoel was in the wars on Stage 5 at the Giro d'Italia and he was unable to get back to the front of the pack in Thursday's Stage 6 at Napoli. The Giro moves onto the Capua - Gran Sasso stage on Friday with a series of climbs to pose a stern test. Here's all you need to know ahead of Stage 7, when Andreas Leknessund will again show off the maglia rosa...

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It's a tough day of climbing as the Giro d’Italia Stage 7 on Friday, May 12 sees the riders start in Capua and finish at Gran Sasso.

Climbing is back on the agenda with plenty of tough ascents, and the peloton will be taken above 2,000 metres for the first time on the Giro.

The exacting nature of the stage could make or break some of the early challenges for the general classification lead.

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Mads Pedersen was impressive as he won Stage 6 to complete a stage victory in each of the Grand Tours over the past year and will want to continue his good form.

Pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel continues his maglia rosa challenge after suffering a couple of crashes on Stage 5, while Andreas Leknessund retains the lead for now.

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 7 of the Giro d'Italia start?

Stage 7 coverage will begin at 10:00 UK time on Friday, May 12.

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