Stage 1 runs 139 km from Cesenatico to Ravenna on a flat opener that circles the Ravenna area before the finish.
Route and profile
This is the clearest sprint profile of the early race. The roads are flat enough for control, but the finish circuit still means positioning will matter long before the last kilometre.
How the stage could race
The opening maglia rosa should come from a fast finish unless weather or late nerves blow the script apart. Sprint teams have every reason to make the first day predictable.
Who it suits
A pure sprinter with a reliable opening-day train is the ideal fit.
Prospective winners
The current preliminary startlist is still incomplete, but the riders already listed who best fit this stage are Lorena Wiebes, Elisa Balsamo, Rachele Barbieri.
This Local startlist is an initial partial import from the current ProCyclingStats startlist page on March 10, 2026, not a complete official roster.
Go back to the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 edition page, open the Stage 1 stage page, or check the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 startlist for the broader race context.