Tirreno-Adriatico

Road · Stage Race
DateMar 9–15, 2026
Time5:00–10:30 am ET
BroadcastHBO Max
Course1165.5 km
Why watch?

Tirreno-Adriatico is a men's WorldTour stage race held each March in Italy. The route traditionally crosses the Italian peninsula from the Tyrrhenian coast to the Adriatic, linking the two seas through a mix of time trials, sprint stages, and mountain finishes.

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Stage 3: Cortona to Magliano de’ Marsi | Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 Preview

Stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico runs from Cortona to Magliano de' Marsi over 239 kilometres. Route identity At 239 kilometres, stage 3 is the race’s big endurance day and mostly points toward the fast men if the finale stays controlled. Likely race dynamic The length can soften the bunch, but teams with sprint ambition should still want a managed chase. Likely winner archetype A resilient sprinter who handles a very long stage better than the purer speed specialists. Prospective winners Jonathan Milan, Arnaud De Lie, Paul Magnier Race hub | Stage page | Startlist

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