From May 8 to May 31, 23 teams will compete in the Giro d'Italia 2026. Prominent riders such as Jonas Vingegaard, Jonathan Milan, Paul Magnier, and Giulio Pellizzari have confirmed their participation and are expected to contend for high rankings based on their current form.

Jonas Vingegaard, representing Team Visma | Lease a Bike, emerges as the main favorite in his first Giro, but he will face stiff competition. With the absence of Simon Yates, who has recently retired, new talents might make their mark among the frontrunners.

Among the potential challengers are:

• Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM)
• Ben O’Connor (Jayco AlUla)
• Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates XRG)

In the sprinting category, competitors like Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek), Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM), Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step), Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets), and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarché) are set to engage in fierce battles.

Participating Teams and Key Riders:

• Alpecin-Premier Tech: Tobias Bayer, Kaden Groves, Johan Price-Pejtersen
• Bahrain-Victorious: Damiano Caruso, Afonso Eulálio, Santiago Buitrago
• Decathlon CMA CGM Team: Felix Gall, Tobias Lund Andresen
• EF Education – EasyPost: Richard Carapaz, Samuele Battistella
• Lidl-Trek: Jonathan Milan, Giulio Ciccone
• UAE Team Emirates XRG: Adam Yates, Marc Soler

The full list of participants may evolve leading up to the start of the race, promising an exciting edition of this iconic cycling event.