Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 7: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile, when race starts

It's a tough day of climbing as the Giro d’Italia Stage 7 on Friday, May 12 sees the riders start in Capua and finish at Gran Sasso. Climbing is back on the agenda with plenty of tough ascents, and the peloton will be taken above 2,000 metres for the first time on the Giro.

Ad The exacting nature of the stage could make or break some of the early challenges for the general classification lead. Giro d'ItaliaDisaster for breakaway as Pedersen snatches Stage 6 win, Evenepoel fights on3 HOURS AGO Mads Pedersen was impressive as he won Stage 6 to complete a stage victory in each of the Grand Tours over the past year and will want to continue his good form.

Pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel continues his maglia rosa challenge after suffering a couple of crashes on Stage 5, while Andreas Leknessund retains the lead for now. 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 7 of the Giro d'Italia start? Stage 7 coverage will begin at 10:00 UK time on Friday, May 12. 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 (ITT)12:30Stage