It’s coronation day in Italy as new king Tadej Pogacar is crowned in Rome. The Slovenian dropped another mountain masterclass to extend his lead in the general classification to just four seconds shy of 10 minutes on Saturday, with only disaster capable of preventing him leaving Italy draped in pink. So how can you watch Stage 21 of the Giro d’Italia, a day earmarked for the sprinters? Read on…
After three punishing weeks, just one jaunt around the streets of Rome stands between our brave peloton and a well-earned rest.
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) will pull on the leader’s pink jersey one final time on Sunday in the knowledge that he will win the 2024 Giro d’Italia, barring an unprecedented crash on the final day.
It’s very much a day for the sprinters with home favourite Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) and Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) set for one last duel. Milan has three wins to Merlier’s two, with no other sprinter left in the field boasting a stage victory.
So how can you watch the Pogacar coronation? Let’s find out…
Watch Stage 21 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia on Sunday, May 26 from 14:15 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.
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