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Narváez Wins Stage 4, Ciccone Takes Pink Jersey

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

On May 12, 2026, Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) won stage four in Italy.
Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) finished third and seized the pink jersey, leading overall.
Orluis Aular (Movistar) placed second in the reduced sprint after the Cozzo Tunno climb.
Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) earned six Red Bull Kilometre bonus seconds, moving to second overall.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG lost three riders—Adam Yates, Jay Vine and Marc Soler—in a stage-two crash.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Giro’s stage-two pile-up forced 31 riders to abandon, dropping pre-race favorite Claudio Chiappucci to 15th overall. The same pattern reappeared on 2026 stage 4 when a crash eliminated Adam Yates, Jay Vine and Marc Soler, allowing Giulio Ciccone to claim the pink jersey. These incidents underline the Giro’s long-standing vulnerability to mass crashes and the resulting push for stricter safety measures.

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Story summary

On May 12, 2026, Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) won stage four in Italy.
Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) finished third and seized the pink jersey, leading overall.
Orluis Aular (Movistar) placed second in the reduced sprint after the Cozzo Tunno climb.
Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) earned six Red Bull Kilometre bonus seconds, moving to second overall.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG lost three riders—Adam Yates, Jay Vine and Marc Soler—in a stage-two crash.

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