Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 13: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile for route

Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia takes the riders into the mountains, and GC contenders are set to dominate on a summit finish at Crans Montana. With pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel withdrawing after a positive Covid-19 test, Primoz Roglic has assumed favouritism.

Ad The Jumbo-Visma man is set to play a big part on Friday, as a serious mountain test awaits the riders — even if the race’s Cima Coppi has been scrapped due to snow and avalanche risk. Giro d'ItaliaDenz wins after breakaway chaos, Thomas holds pink7 HOURS AGO Two big climbs up Gran San Bernardo and Croix De Coeur will test the legs before a summit finish at Crans Montana.

Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) will start the day in the maglia rosa, two seconds ahead of Roglic. But will he keep it? 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 13 of the Giro d'Italia start? Stage 13 coverage will begin at 09:30 UK time on Friday, May 19. Giro d’Italia 2023 route and stages – Schedule and key dates He was as sick as a dog — Lefevere defends Evenepoel after withdrawal Stage 13 profile and route map Giro d'Italia 2023 TV schedule and route details StageDateStart / FinishDistanceBreakaway on-air time Stage 1Sat May 6Costa dei Trabocchi (Fossacesia Marina) — Ortona19.6km (ITT)12:30Stage 2Sun May 7Teramo — San Salvo201km