Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 19: How to watch, TV and live stream, profile as Geraint Thomas bids to hold off Primoz Roglic

A doozy in the Dolomites. Roughly 5400m of elevation and three peaks above 2000m promise to sap any remaining strength from our brave bunch.

All eyes will be on the intriguing battle for the general classification as Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) attempts to stave off the incessant pressure from the ever-ominous Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) with glory very much in sight for the Welshman. Ad Five categorised climbs are stitched together with little time to catch a breath.

The Passo di Campolongo is immediately followed by the Passo Valparola before the «Holy Stairs» of the Dolomites: the Passo Giau, the Passo Tre Croci and a final slog to Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Giro d'ItaliaThomas feels consistency is key to fending off Roglic and AlmeidaAN HOUR AGO 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 Blythe doing their thing on the back of a motorbike.

What time does Stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia start? Stage 19 coverage will begin at 10:00 UK time on Friday, May 26. Stage 19 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 (Flat)11:00Stage 3Mon May 8Vasto — Melfi216km (Medium mountains)10:30Stage 4Tue May 9Venosa — Lago Laceno175km (Medium mountains — summit