NEVER STRAYS FAR

It's over, it's not over, it's over again, it's not over again! A soaking wet day in Italy made every kilometre a fight. Giulio Ciccone gave everything in a brave solo effort to save his maglia rosa, but that wasn't what Lidl-Trek had in mind. Then came the two-man fight for the stage. Igor Arrieta and Afonso Eulálio went head-to-head, both hitting the deck, one went the wrong way, looked done, and then clawed his way back into contention. The Giro d'Italia doesn't disappoint. Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri report from the finish line with all the reaction and analysis. 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

Adam Yates and Jay Vine abandon the Giro d'Italia 2026 after Stage 2's crash - what does that mean for UAE now? Paul Magnier storms to his second stage win of the race ahead of Dylan Groenewegen and Jonathan Milan. Is Milan saving himself for home turf? Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri break it all down from Sofia before moving on to Italy ahead of Stage 4.  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

Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 2 - and the race is already delivering chaos. Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri come straight from the commentary box to break down a stage of extremes: a brutal crash that forced riders to abandon and the race to stop entirely, before Jonas Vingegaard was let off the leash for the very first time. Was it a sign of things to come in the GC battle? We get into all of it. 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