Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) has won stage 16 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, the 113 km long Bellinzona-Carì, extending his hold on the Maglia Rosa going into the last week of the race. Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) and Jai Hindley (Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe) rounded out the podium.
Visma Lease-a-Bike took control of the race right from the start in Bellinzona. Several groups attempted unsuccessfully to form the breakaway of the day. Eventually, five riders managed to go clear, but Team Visma | Lease a Bike didn’t allow the attackers to gain a significant lead. After strong work from Timo Kielich, Tim Rex, and Bart Lemmen, Victor Campenaerts set a fierce pace on the final climb.
On the way to the summit finish in Carì, the attackers were reeled in, leaving only a select group of favorites at the front. Vingegaard then launched his attack with just over six kilometers remaining. With a lead of more than a minute, the Dane eventually crossed the finish line. In doing so, he strengthened his leading position in the general classification. Teammate Davide Piganzoli moved up to eighth overall.
“This is really incredible”, the 29-year-old rider says afterward. “My teammates and I were extremely motivated. We had set ourselves the goal of winning a stage in the pink jersey during the final week of this Giro d’Italia. We seized the first opportunity with both hands.”
“It was a beautiful but demanding final climb. The team did an amazing job today. We stayed attentive from the start and never really gave the breakaway a chance. We rode the final climb at a very high pace, and after that I had to finish it off. I’m happy that I could once again repay my teammates for all their hard work”, Vingegaard concluded.
Stage 16 Brief Results
- Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – 113 km in 2h57’40”, av. speed 38.161 km/h
- Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) at 1’09”
- Jai Hindley (Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe) at 1’11”
General Classification After Stage 16
- Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
- Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) at 4’03”
- Thymen Arensman (Netcompany Ineos) at 4’27”
Official Jerseys
- Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Io Sono Friuli Venezia Giulia: Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
- Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, in cooperation with ITA – Italian Trade Agency: Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna Classification, sponsored by Banca Mediolanum: Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider Classification, born after 1 January 2001, sponsored by Conad: Afonso Eulalio (Bahrain Victorious)
Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews.
Websites:
Bike World News
Ron’s Bike Garage
Current Bike Quiver:
Bird Bikes Zero 29 29″ hardtail mountain bike
Commencal Absolut 26″ Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike
Commencal Tempo 29″ full suspension mountain bike
Felt ZA 700c race bike
Kona Kilauea vintage 26″ mountain bike
Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike
Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26″ mountain bike
Day Job: Digital Marketing
Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor
Discover more from Bike World News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.