Bulgaria - Burgas - Giro d’Italia 2026

The 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s most prestigious cycling races, got underway in Bulgaria on Thursday. The iconic race is being hosted in Bulgaria for the first time and features three stages across the country: from Nessebar to Burgas, from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo, and from Plovdiv to Sofia. A total of 184 riders from 23 teams are competing in the Giro’s 2026 edition. In the photo: the cyclists pass along Ivan Vazov Boulevard near the railway station in Burgas, May 8, 2026.
BTA Photo/Hristo Kasabov (PB)