How to watch Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia as Pogacar eyes climbs to Sappada
ByEurosport
Published 24/05/2024 at 05:48 GMT
Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) will still be basking in the unexpected glory of his thrilling and dramatic sprint victory on Stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia as he pipped Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to the line when the riders set about taking on the route to Sappada on Stage 19. Here is how to watch Friday’s action, which as always will be live on Eurosport and discovery+.Giro d’Italia 2024Â – Stage 19: Key route details as race continues to Sappada
Stage 19 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia will present the imperious Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) with yet another opportunity to showcase his incredible dominance of the Grand Tour so far.
The general classification leader is well clear in the standings and just needs to survive three more days to leave Italy draped in pink – something he will surely now do.
Stage 19 sees the riders negotiate the 157km route from Mortegliano to Sappada with climbs at Passo Duron, Sella Valcalda and Cima Sappada.
Check out the route profile below and you can watch the video at the top of the page to see the map in more detail…
How can I watch Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia?
Watch Stage 19 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia on Friday, May 24 from 11:30 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 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)11:00Stage 18Thu May 23Fiera di Primiero – Padova178km (flat)11:30Stage 19Fri May 24Mortegliano – Sappada 157km (hilly)11:30Stage 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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