Fancellu wins the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d'Abruzzo and takes the leader's jersey

Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) has won the first stage of the 2026 Giro d'Abruzzo, completing the 3:51:24 of racing ahead of Mathys Rondel (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) and Diego Ulissi (XDS Astana Team), both at 2". With this success, the MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort rider is also the first leader of the race's general classification. The race The opening stage was decided on the uphill finale towards Casalincontrada, where Fancellu proved to be the strongest in the leading group. The race was also marked by an unusual episode: at around 25 kilometres from the finish, a spectator kicked a bidon thrown at the roadside towards the group, causing sudden movements in the peloton and a crash. The rider involved was able to get back up and restart, with no serious consequences, and the race continued regularly to the finish line. Stage results Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) — 3:51:24 Mathys Rondel (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) +0:02 Diego Ulissi (XDS Astana Team) +0:02 Kévin Vauquelin (Netcompany Ineos) +0:02 Nicolò Garibbo (Team Ukyo) +0:02 General classification Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) — 3:51:14 Mathys Rondel (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) +0:06 Diego Ulissi (XDS Astana Team) +0:08 The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the second of the four scheduled.