Manuel Oioli wins the opening stage of the Giro della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia

Manuel Oioli (SWATT CLUB) claimed victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Giro della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia, prevailing after 03:29:31 of racing that kicked off the four-stage event.The raceIn the inaugural stage, Oioli crossed the line ahead of Nicolò Arrighetti (GENERAL STORE - ESSEGIBI - F.LLI CURIA), who finished in the same time as the winner, and Matteo Gialli, third at three seconds. The success also earns the SWATT CLUB rider the jersey as first leader of the general classification, as there was no previous standings in this edition.Stage result1. Manuel Oioli (SWATT CLUB) — 03:29:312. Nicolò Arrighetti (GENERAL STORE - ESSEGIBI - F.LLI CURIA) s.t.3. Matteo Gialli (—) +0:034. Alessio Delle Vedove (XDS ASTANA DEVELOPMENT TEAM) +0:525. Riccardo Fabbro (UC TREVIGIANI ENERGIAPURA MARCHIOL) +0:52General classificationAfter the first stage, the general classification is led by Manuel Oioli (SWATT CLUB) with 03:29:31, followed by Nicolò Arrighetti on the same time and Matteo Gialli at three seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will see the second stage of this Giro della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia up for grabs.