How to watch Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia as rain forecast in high mountains

ByEurosport

Published 20/05/2024 at 17:30 GMT

Following Monday’s rest day at the 2024 Giro d’Italia, the dominant general classification leader Tadej Pogacar will look to again make his mark on what will be a key Stage 16. The Stage 15 epic, won superbly by Pogacar, was followed by a day of rest – but now the race kicks back into gear. Here are the details on how you can watch Stage 16, the route profile, and when the coverage starts…Giro d’Italia 2024 – Stage 16: Key route details as racing resumes after rest day

After the latest rest day at this year’s Giro d’Italia, it is now time for Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) to surely once again make a strong statement on Tuesday’s intriguing Stage 16.

While heavy snow has seen the Stelvio summit wiped from the route, the peloton still tackle most of the mythical climb before turning onto the Umbrailpass, which still has Cima Coppi status at 2,498m. And to make things more spicy, rain and snow are forecast.

Pogacar continues to lead the way in the general classification, and by some considerable distance after his thrilling and quite incredible triumph on Sunday’s mammoth Stage 15 in which he stormed to an unbelievable victory.

For Tuesday’s fascinating day of racing, the riders will have to negotiate the 206km route from Livigno to Santa Cristina Valgardena (Monte Pana) – will the 25-year-old be able to produce his magic yet again?

Read on for the stage profile, how to watch and start times…

How can I watch Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia?

Watch Stage 16 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia on Tuesday, May 21 from 10:00 UK time on Eurosport 1, while you can watch ad-free on discovery+.

The UK coverage will be bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui, who has a string of esteemed guests joining her across the three weeks.

Usual suspects Dan Lloyd, Adam Blythe and 12-time Giro stage winner Robbie McEwen will return, with former Jumbo-Visma star Nathan van Hooydonck swooping in for the final week as Blythe (Stages 16-21) resumes his duties on the motorbike in Italy, bringing fans closer to the action.

Giro d’Italia 2024 TV schedule and route details

StageDateStart / FinishDistanceBreakaway on-air time (UK time)Stage 1Sat May 4Venaria Reale – Torino140km (hilly)12:30Stage 2Sun May 5San Francesco al Campo – Santuario di Oropa (Biella)161km (summit finish)11:45Stage 3Mon May 6Novara – Fossano166km (flat)12:00Stage 4Tue May 7Acqui Terme – Andora190km (flat)11:15Stage 5Wed May 8Genova – Lucca178km (hilly)11:30Stage 6Thu May 9Torre del Lago Puccini (Viareggio) – Rapolano Terme180km (hilly)11:30Stage 7Fri May 10Foligno – Perugia 40.6km (ITT)11:45Stage 8Sat May 11Spoleto – Prati di Tivo152km (summit finish)11:15Stage 9Sun May 12Avezzano – Napoli 214km (hilly)10:45Rest DayMon May 13—Stage 10Tue May 14Pompei – Cusano Mutri (Bocca della Selva) 142km (summit finish)11:45Stage 11Wed May 15Foiano di Val Fortore – Francavilla al Mare207km (flat)10:45Stage 12Thu May 16Martinsicuro – Fano193km (hilly)11:15Stage 13Fri May 17Riccione – Cento179km (flat)11:45Stage 14Sat May 18Castiglione delle Stiviere – Desenzano del Garda31.2km (ITT)12:00Stage 15Sun May 19Manerba del Garda – Livigno (Mottolino)222km (summit finish)09:15Rest DayMon May 20—Stage 16Tue May 21Livigno – Santa Cristina Valgardena/St. Christina in Groden (Monte Pana) 202km (summit finish)10:00Stage 17Wed May 22Selva di Val Gardena/Wolkenstein in Gröden – Passo del Brocon159km (summit finish)11:15Stage 18Thu May 23Fiera di Primiero – Padova178km (flat)11:45Stage 19Fri May 24Mortegliano – Sappada 157km (hilly)11:45Stage 20Sat May 25Alpago – Bassano del Grappa181km (mountainous)10:30Stage 21 Sun May 26Roma – Roma122km (flat)14:15Join 3M+ users on app

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