Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 11: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile for route

Stage 11 of the 2023 Giro d'Italia is the longest stage of this year's race, a 219km route from Camaiore to Tortona. Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) will wear the leader's maglia rosa for a second time following the shock withdrawal of Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) after a positive Covid-19 test.

The Welshman survived his first day in pink, a wet and chaotic run to Viareggio on Tuesday, and should find life easier on Wednesday. Ad Thomas leads the GC ahead of Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) at 2" and Ineos team-mate Tao Geoghegan Hart at 5".

Tour de FranceEvenepoel 'should not go to the Tour' despite Giro exit, claims Gilbert2 HOURS AGO The trio are unlikely to be chasing the win on Stage 11, which features a few climbs but could be one for the sprinters to contest with a long descent into the finish in Tortona. A day for Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan), perhaps? 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.com.

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.

What time does Stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia start? Stage 11 coverage will begin at 10:00 UK time on Wednesday, May 17. Giro d’Italia 2023 route and stages – Schedule and key dates When do Pogacar and Vingegaard race again as Tour de France rematch looms? Stage 11 profile and route map Giro d'Italia 2023 TV schedule and route details StageDateStart / FinishDistanceBreakaway on-air time