Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 1: How to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile, when race starts

It is not long until the 2023 Giro d'Italia gets underway on May 6 in Ortona with the 106th edition culminating in what will surely be an enthralling and dramatic finale in Rome. The race will see Britain's Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) attempting to find some form ahead of his bid for the Tour de France stage record later this year.

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But it all kicks off with Stage 1 and the 19.6km individual time trial from Costa dei Trabocchi (Fossacesia Marina) to Ortona. Let's find out some key details.

How can I watch the Giro d'Italia on TV and live stream? Every stage will be broadcast in its entirety on Eurosport 1, while you can watch ad-free on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk. The UK coverage will be bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui, who has Dan Lloyd, Adam Blythe and Robbie McEwen for company.

Rob Hatch, Sean Kelly, Lloyd and Blythe will be in the commentary box, with Jens Voigt and Alberto Contador doing their thing on the back of a motorbike. Giro d’Italia 2023 route and stages – Schedule and key dates When do Pogacar and Vingegaard race again as Tour de France rematch looms? Giro d'Italia 2023 TV schedule and route details StageDateStart / FinishDistanceBreakaway on-air time Stage 1Sat May 6Costa dei Trabocchi (Fossacesia Marina) — Ortona19.6km