Attack After Attack! | Breakaway Battle Explodes | Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 17 Podcast

Stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia was full of attacks. Ciccone tries to make the break work again but is unsuccessful and is running out of opportunities. After the final breakaway stuck, the stage looked poised for a reduced bunch sprint, until one rider decides not to wait and attacked with 1km to go. Michael Valgren takes his first ever Grand Tour stage win on his 12th Grand Tour appearance, at 34 years old. EF Education EasyPost finally get their first win of this Giro. Then there's the maglia ciclamino. The battle between Narvaez and Magnier has been quietly building all race and after today it's the most compelling storyline in this Giro. Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri report from the finish line. For The Love Of Cycling is presented by ⁠Science in Sport.⁠ This episode of For The Love Of Cycling is sponsored by Bikmo cycle insurance. Protect your ride before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices