Long Ride to the Notorious Blockhaus en Route, Two Dutch Riders in a Small Breakaway.
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The first week of the Giro has already offered plenty of spectacle, and Friday will certainly be no different with one of the toughest climbs in the race: the Blockhaus.
In the Giro d’Italia, today is the day for the first real test for the general classification contenders. The seventh stage finishes at the top of the infamous Blockhaus. So, it promises to be an exciting day for Thymen Arensman. Can he measure up to top favorite Jonas Vingegaard? You can follow it live here.
The main favorites of the Giro d'Italia are not quite in the lead, but that could change today. The seventh stage will end with a demanding climb to the Blockhaus (1665 m above sea level). The climb is 13.6 kilometers long, with an average gradient of 8.4 percent.
After three Bulgarian and three Italian appetizers, the Giro is ready for a spicy main course. With the first uphill finish, the general classification could be turned upside down on the Blockhaus. Will we see a show of power from Jonas Vingegaard? Follow it here from 10:55 AM.
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Blockhaus, baby! The Giro is tackling one of Ryan Mallon’s favourite climbs this afternoon and, to celebrate, he’ll be regaling you with tales of Eddy Merckx all day… and some other Friday live blog staples too
The 2026 Giro d'Italia faces its first true Alpine stage today: 244 kilometers from Formia to Blockhaus with a total elevation gain of 4,600 meters. The seventh stage promises to completely reshape the overall standings, testing the best climbers in adverse weather conditions. The final climb to Blockhaus represents the decisive moment of the day. This Category 1 climb extends for 13.6 kilometers with an average gradient of 8.6% and peaks of up …
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