Final Startlist Giro d’Italia 2026 | Riders: Jonas Vingegaard, Filippo Ganna, Giulio Pellizzari, Jonathan Milan and more
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The Giro d'Italia is the first Grand Tour of the season and one of the most important races in professional cycling. Throughout 21 days of racing, the World Tour peloton has plenty of opportunities to take prestigious wins, with the likes of Jonas Vingegaard and Filippo Ganna headlining the 2026 edition. We take a look at its startlist.
Among the early names are several of the peloton’s most established stage race contenders, including Jonas Vingegaard and Giulio Pellizzari who are going to be fighting for the pink jersey. The likes of João Almeida and Mikel Landa have been forced to withdraw from the race, thinning out the GC field.
The Giro d’Italia traditionally attracts a diverse field of GC contenders, stage hunters and sprint specialists, and the first indications suggest the 2026 edition will follow a similar pattern.
Alongside the headline names targeting the general classification, the early lineup also includes several of the sport’s fastest finishers and some of the most aggressive breakaway riders in the peloton.
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Recent history of the Giro d’Italia
Recent editions of the Giro have produced some of the most dramatic Grand Tour battles of the modern era. In 2025, Simon Yates secured overall victory after a decisive attack on the Colle delle Finestre during the penultimate stage, overturning the race to take the Maglia Rosa ahead of Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz.
The 2024 edition was dominated by Tadej Pogacar, who controlled the race throughout the three weeks to claim the overall title before later going on to complete the Giro Tour double.
A year earlier, Primoz Roglic won the 2023 Giro d’Italia after taking the pink jersey in the final mountain time trial, overturning Geraint Thomas on the penultimate stage.
The race has developed a reputation for late drama in recent seasons, with several editions decided in the final days of competition.
The recently retired Simon Yates is the reigning Giro d'Italia champion
Vingegaard and Pellizzari among biggest names
Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) stands out as one of the biggest names currently listed. The Danish rider has established himself as one of the leading Grand Tour contenders of his generation and would immediately become a central figure in the GC battle.
UAE Team Emirates - XRG could also play a major role in the race through Adam Yates and Jay Vine, who should get their own opportunities after the withdrawal of João Almeida.
Other riders capable of influencing the general classification include Ben O’Connor (Team Jayco AlUla) and Enric Mas (Movistar Team).
The Giro d'Italia trophy
Sprint Stars Jonathan Milan & Kaden Groves Target the Purple Jersey
Jonathan Milan (Lidl Trek) headlines the sprint group, with Dylan Groenewegen, Tobias Lund Andresen and Kaden Groves among the other riders capable of contesting the fast finishes.
With many of the sport’s biggest names already appearing on the list, the 2026 Giro d’Italia is set to feature a strong field across the general classification and the fight for stage victories.
Final Startlist Giro d’Italia 2026
| Alpecin - Premier Tech | |
| 1 | Groves, Kaden |
| 2 | Bayer, Tobias |
| 3 | Busatto, Francesco |
| 4 | Geens, Jonas |
| 5 | Planckaert, Edward |
| 6 | Plowright, Jensen |
| 7 | Price-Pejtersen, Johan |
| 8 | Vergallito, Luca |
| Bahrain Victorious | |
| 11 | Buitrago, Santiago |
| 12 | Caruso, Damiano |
| 13 | Miholjević, Fran |
| 14 | Eulálio, Afonso |
| 15 | Paasschens, Mathijs |
| 16 | Segaert, Alec |
| 17 | Stannard, Robert |
| 18 | Zambanini, Edoardo |
| Bardiani CSF 7 Saber | |
| 21 | Magli, Filippo |
| 22 | Marcellusi, Martin |
| 23 | Paletti, Luca |
| 24 | Rojas, Vicente |
| 25 | Tarozzi, Manuele |
| 26 | Tsvetkov, Nikita |
| 27 | Turconi, Filippo |
| 28 | Zanoncello, Enrico |
| Decathlon CMA CGM Team | |
| 31 | Gall, Felix |
| 32 | Andresen, Tobias Lund |
| 33 | Gudmestad, Tord |
| 34 | Mühlberger, Gregor |
| 35 | Naesen, Oliver |
| 36 | Pedersen, Rasmus Søjberg |
| 37 | Scotson, Callum |
| 38 | Staune-Mittet, Johannes |
| EF Education - EasyPost | |
| 41 | Cepeda, Alexander |
| 42 | Battistella, Samuele |
| 43 | Beloki, Markel |
| 44 | Mihkels, Madis |
| 45 | Rafferty, Darren |
| 46 | Shaw, James |
| 47 | Valgren, Michael |
| 48 | Lee, Jardi van der |
| Groupama - FDJ United | |
| 51 | Cavagna, Rémi |
| 52 | Barthe, Cyril |
| 53 | Huens, Axel |
| 54 | Jacobs, Johan |
| 55 | Kench, Josh |
| 56 | Penhoët, Paul |
| 57 | Rochas, Rémy |
| 58 | Rolland, Brieuc |
| Lidl - Trek | |
| 61 | Ciccone, Giulio |
| 62 | Consonni, Simone |
| 63 | Gee-West, Derek |
| 64 | Ghebreigzabhier, Amanuel |
| 65 | Milan, Jonathan |
| 66 | Sobrero, Matteo |
| 67 | Teutenberg, Tim Torn |
| 68 | Walscheid, Max |
| Lotto - Intermarché | |
| 71 | Lie, Arnaud De |
| 72 | Aerts, Toon |
| 73 | Giddings, Joshua |
| 74 | Gualdi, Simone |
| 75 | Menten, Milan |
| 76 | Rota, Lorenzo |
| 77 | Rutsch, Jonas |
| 78 | Eetvelt, Lennert Van |
| Movistar Team | |
| 81 | Mas, Enric |
| 82 | Aular, Orluis |
| 83 | García Cortina, Iván |
| 84 | Lopez, Juanpe |
| 85 | Milesi, Lorenzo |
| 86 | Oliveira, Nelson |
| 87 | Romo, Javier |
| 88 | Rubio, Einer |
| Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team | |
| 91 | Bernal, Egan |
| 92 | Arensman, Thymen |
| 93 | Ganna, Filippo |
| 94 | Haig, Jack |
| 95 | Sheffield, Magnus |
| 96 | Svestad-Bårdseng, Embret |
| 97 | Swift, Connor |
| 98 | Turner, Ben |
| NSN Cycling Team | |
| 101 | Pinarello, Alessandro |
| 102 | Hirt, Jan |
| 103 | Mullen, Ryan |
| 104 | Schultz, Nick |
| 105 | Smith, Dion |
| 106 | Stewart, Jake |
| 107 | Strong, Corbin |
| 109 | Vernon, Ethan |
| Pinarello - Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team | |
| 111 | Bax, Sjoerd |
| 112 | Christen, Fabio |
| 113 | De La Cruz, David |
| 114 | Donovan, Mark |
| 115 | González, David |
| 116 | Harper, Chris |
| 117 | Moschetti, Matteo |
| 118 | Zukowsky, Nick |
| Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe | |
| 121 | Hindley, Jai |
| 122 | Aleotti, Giovanni |
| 123 | Denz, Nico |
| 124 | Moscon, Gianni |
| 125 | Pellizzari, Giulio |
| 126 | Dijke, Mick van |
| 127 | Vlasov, Aleksandr |
| 128 | Zwiehoff, Ben |
| Soudal - Quick-Step | |
| 131 | Magnier, Paul |
| 132 | Bastiaens, Ayco |
| 133 | Garofoli, Gianmarco |
| 134 | Raccagni, Andrea |
| 135 | Stuyven, Jasper |
| 136 | Bossche, Fabio Van den |
| 137 | Gestel, Dries Van |
| 138 | Zana, Filippo |
| Team Jayco AlUla | |
| 141 | O'Connor, Ben |
| 142 | Ackermann, Pascal |
| 143 | Bouwman, Koen |
| 144 | Donaldson, Robert |
| 145 | Engelhardt, Felix |
| 146 | Hatherly, Alan |
| 147 | Juul-Jensen, Chris |
| 148 | Vendrame, Andrea |
| Team Picnic PostNL | |
| 151 | Barguil, Warren |
| 152 | Jong, Timo de |
| 153 | Flynn, Sean |
| 154 | Hamilton, Chris |
| 155 | Leemreize, Gijs |
| 156 | Naberman, Tim |
| 157 | Broek, Frank van den |
| 158 | Uden, Casper van |
| Team Polti VisitMalta | |
| 161 | Bais, Mattia |
| 162 | Crescioli, Ludovico |
| 163 | Lonardi, Giovanni |
| 164 | Maestri, Mirco |
| 165 | Mifsud, Andrea |
| 166 | Pesenti, Thomas |
| 167 | Sevilla, Diego Pablo |
| 168 | Tonelli, Alessandro |
| Team Visma - Lease a Bike | |
| 171 | Vingegaard, Jonas |
| 172 | Campenaerts, Victor |
| 173 | Kelderman, Wilco |
| 174 | Kielich, Timo |
| 175 | Kuss, Sepp |
| 176 | Lemmen, Bart |
| 177 | Piganzoli, Davide |
| 178 | Rex, Tim |
| Tudor Pro Cycling Team | |
| 181 | Storer, Michael |
| 182 | Barta, Will |
| 183 | Froideveaux, Robin |
| 184 | Lienhard, Fabian |
| 185 | Mozzato, Luca |
| 186 | Rondel, Mathys |
| 187 | Stork, Florian |
| 188 | Warbasse, Larry |
| UAE Team Emirates XRG | |
| 191 | Yates, Adam |
| 192 | Arrieta, Igor |
| 193 | Bjerg, Mikkel |
| 194 | Christen, Jan |
| 195 | Narváez, Jhonatan |
| 196 | Soler, Marc |
| 197 | Morgado, António |
| 198 | Vine, Jay |
| Unibet Rose Rockets | |
| 201 | Groenewegen, Dylan |
| 202 | Vries, Hartthijs de |
| 203 | Kopecký, Matyáš |
| 204 | Kopecký, Tomáš |
| 205 | Kubiš, Lukáš |
| 206 | Larsen, Niklas |
| 207 | Poels, Wout |
| 208 | Reinders, Elmar |
| Uno-X Mobility | |
| 211 | Blikra, Erlend |
| 212 | Hoelgaard, Markus |
| 213 | Holter, Ådne |
| 214 | Kulset, Johannes |
| 215 | Dversnes, Fredrik |
| 216 | Leknessund, Andreas |
| 217 | Løland, Sakarias Koller |
| 218 | Tjøtta, Martin |
| XDS Astana Team | |
| 221 | Ballerini, Davide |
| 222 | Bettiol, Alberto |
| 223 | Livyns, Arjen |
| 224 | Lopez, Harold Martin |
| 225 | Malucelli, Matteo |
| 226 | Scaroni, Christian |
| 227 | Silva, Thomas |
| 228 | Ulissi, Diego |
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
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- Right on. The more the merrier.Occam13-11-2026
- Remember, Del Toro struggled in this Tour. He is great, no doubt about that, but comparing him to a four time gt winner is absurd at this point. He has the potential. We'll have to see how he develops.awp13-11-2026
- what did Jonas gift and to whom? just curious, haven’t heard about this.mij13-11-2026
- You don't gift grand tours as it has come to light that Jonas has come to regret doing such.
Front24213-11-2026 - Exactly you said it urslf - he outclimbed del toro by 19 sec. 19SEC and you say hes alot better than del toro still lol? And can also do the same where del toro did that to jonas even and del toro dauphine numbers better than jonas all year so why this hard whats the issue its super easy stuff - del toro wasnt that before. Then factor in both their trajectory the last years and the answer is self explonatory like i said. Nothing against jonas like many do but the typing is no the wall and so stupidly easy as its so self explanatory now. Have a good daymiguel13-11-2026
- Dirty ex doperFront24213-11-2026
- As far as points go they need to take a page or ten out of the Astana playbook!Lozza13-11-2026
- Ah, seems he’s been busy elsewhere! 😆Lozza13-11-2026
- Where is he when you need him!? Wake up man! You’re missing an opportunity!Lozza13-11-2026
- A very true statement made by Johan Bruyneel: "We don’t know for sure about Jonas, because he dropped out of the Tour de France, but he would never have come close to Pogacar. Maybe he would have finished second. He won the Giro in dominant fashion and the Vuelta the year before, but Visma wants to win the Tour." That's exactly what I've been saying the last six months. If Pogi races with Jonas, the most he can be is second... UNLESS... Pogi crashes out or makes a BIG mistake, which is not likely to happen. Either Bruyneel thinks the way I do or he reads my posts. Ad acta!!!PogiSloFans13-11-2026
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