The profile of stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia
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The 2026 Giro d’Italia, the first of three Grand Tours on the cycling calendar, continues today, Saturday, May 9, with the second of its 21 stages. This next leg is the second of three stages held on Bulgarian soil before the action moves to Italy.
Starting in Burgas and finishing in Veliko Tarnovo, stage 2 of the Giro covers a distance of 220 kilometers with more than 2,600 meters of cumulative elevation gain. Although this marks the early days of the Corsa Rosa, the long distance and three categorized climbs promise a challenging day that could create the first real gaps in the general classification. The highlight is the Lyaskovets ascent, located just 11 kilometers from the finish, with gradients reaching up to 14%.
Here we provide the stage profile, start time, and viewing options for watching stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia on television and online from Spain.
The profile of stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia
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**What time does stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia start?**
– Start time: 10:50 AM (CEST)
– Estimated arrival time: 4:14 PM (CEST)
**How to watch the Giro d’Italia on TV and live streaming?**
In Spain, the 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia is available on TV and online via Eurosport and HBO Max, the usual platforms for cycling coverage. The only free-to-air option in Spain is the regional channel EITB, which will broadcast the final part of each stage live.
For full coverage, we bring you all the key moments from each of the 21 stages, including updated standings, results, and reactions from the protagonists.
