Aurelien Paret-Peintre climbed to victory on the first mountain stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia on Tuesday (09.05.23).
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 Andreas Leknessund, Aurélien Paret-Peintre and Amanuel Gehbreigzabhier.
First Gehbreigzabhier had to be demolished. Leknessund tried to shake off Paret-Peintre but the Frenchman kept up. On the small climb just before crossing the finish line, Paret-Peintre had the better legs and clinched the day’s success. Skujinš was third.
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 Andreas 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), 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 (09.05.23) the drivers tackle the fifth stage over 171 km from Atripalda to Salerno.
| stage/date | length | Start and finish location |
|---|---|---|
1st stage – 06.05.2023 | 19.6 km | Fossacesia-Ortona (time trial) |
Stage 2 – 05/07/2023 | 201 km | Teramo-San Salvo |
Stage 3 – 05/08/2023 | 216 km | Vasto-Melfi |
Stage 4 – 05/09/2023 | 175 km | Venosa-Lake Laceno |
Stage 5 – 05/10/2023 | 171 km | Atripalda-Salerno |
Stage 6 – 05/11/2023 | 162 km | Naples – Naples |
Stage 7 – 05/12/2023 | 218 km | Capua-Gran Sasso d’Italia (mountain arrival) |
Stage 8 – 05/13/2023 | 207 km | Terni-Fossombrone |
Stage 9 – 05/14/2023 | 35 km | Savignano sul Rubicone – Cesena (time trial) |
Rest day – 05/15/2023 | ||
Stage 10 – 05/16/2023 | 196 km | Scandiano-Viareggio |
Stage 11 – 05/17/2023 | 219 km | Camaiore-Tortona |
Stage 12 – 05/18/2023 | 179 km | Bra-Rivoli |
Stage 13 – 05/19/2023 | 207 km | Borgofranco d’Ivrea – Crans Montana (mountain arrival) |
Stage 14 – 05/20/2023 | 193 km | Sierre-Cassano Magnago |
Stage 15 – 05/21/2023 | 195 km | Seregno-Bergamo |
Rest day – 05/22/2023 | ||
Stage 16 – 05/23/2023 | 203 km | Sabbio Chiese-Monte Bondone (mountain arrival) |
Stage 17 – 05/24/2023 | 195 km | Pergine Valsugana – Caorle |
Stage 18 – 05/25/2023 | 161 km | Oderzo-Val di Zoldo (mountain arrival) |
Stage 19 – 05/26/2023 | 183 km | Longarone – Tre Cime Lavaredo (mountain arrival) |
Stage 20 – 05/27/2023 | 18.6 km | Tarvisio-Monte Lussari Tudorg (time trial) |
Stage 21 – 05/28/2023 | 135 km | Rome – Rome |