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Linked articleStage 3: Plovdiv to Sofia | Giro d’Italia 2026 Preview
Stage 3 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia runs 174 kilometers from Plovdiv to Sofia on May 10, crossing the Bulgarian interior before finishing in the capital. The route is mostly flat, though the steady climb through Borovet midway through the stage will test positioning and tempo without breaking the race apart. This is the last sprint opportunity before the race leaves Bulgaria, and the teams with fast finishers will want to control it before the mountains arrive. The provisional startlist includes Kaden Groves, Jonathan Milan, Paul Magnier, and Pascal Ackermann, all of whom have shown early-season form. Juan Ayuso wrapped up the Volta ao Algarve with a stage win and…
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