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Linked articleStage 13: Alessandria to Verbania | Giro d’Italia 2026 Preview
Stage 13 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia runs 186 kilometers from Alessandria to Verbania on May 20, and while the profile suggests a sprint finish, the route hides two late climbs that will test positioning and fatigue in the final 30 kilometers. The stage crosses Piedmont toward Lake Maggiore, and the closing terrain is rolling enough to split the field if the pace stays high. For sprinters still in the race after nearly two weeks, this is a chance to win before the Dolomites arrive. For GC riders like Ben O'Connor, who has made the podium his 2026 target after finishing fourth last year, it is a day to stay…
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