Team Picnic PostNL

Giro d’Italia Week 1 | Race Report

Giro d'Italia
May 8, 2026
Warren Barguil
Warren Barguil
Frank van den Broek
Frank van den Broek
Sean Flynn
Sean Flynn
Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton
Timo de Jong
Timo de Jong
Gijs Leemreize
Gijs Leemreize
Tim Naberman
Tim Naberman
Casper van Uden
Casper van Uden

Stage 6: Paestum -> Naples

The torrential rain dissipated for Thursday’s racing with a sprint stage to Naples, although there were still a few rain clouds in the sky. Team Picnic PostNL Raisin set out with the goal of bringing fast finisher Casper van Uden into position for the finale, albeit with one rider fewer in their train due to Timo de Jong stepping off on the previous day.

The squad kept their powder dry and utilised some other teams, before bringing Van Uden forward with around one kilometre to go with last-man Sean Flynn dropping him off in a good wheel. On the cobblestone corners in the finale, which had been made more slippy due to some rain showers, a large number of riders crashed. Van Uden managed to keep it upright but lost all of his momentum, and was left on the front of the group with others able to use his slipstream, and he ultimately took tenth place on the day.

Results

  • 42.406/H
  • 141KM
  • 680M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1BALLERINI DavideXDS Astana Team3:19:30.000-
2STUYVEN JasperSoudal Quick-Step,,-
3MAGNIER PaulSoudal Quick-Step,,-
10VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
38LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
73FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
104NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
132BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
155HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL2:16.000-
156VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL,,-

Stage 5: Praia a Mare -> Potenza

A possible day for the breakaway made for a very fast start to the action, with Team Picnic PostNL Raisin active in trying to get in the moves with Warren Barguil, Chris Hamilton and Gijs Leemreize. It wasn’t long before heavy rain swept over the peloton, which made the attacking start even more leg-sapping and brutal.

Eventually a group went clear that despite some strong efforts and multiple attacks, the team just missed. Regrouping in the peloton, they then made their way through the day as best as possible on what was a hard and cold day in the saddle.

Timo de Jong unfortunately had to step off the bike during the stage.

Results

  • 39.565/H
  • 203KM
  • 3724M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1ARRIETA IgorUAE Team Emirates - XRG5:07:51.000-
2EULÁLIO AfonsoBahrain - Victorious0:02.000-
3SILVA Guillermo ThomasXDS Astana Team0:51.000-
67BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL17:37.000-
97HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
101LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
154NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL26:36.000-
156VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
166FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL27:32.000-
167VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
DNFDE JONG TimoTeam Picnic PostNL-

Stage 4: Catanzaro -> Cosenza

With the early travel and rest day behind them on Monday, racing resumed on Tuesday afternoon for Team Picnic PostNL Raisin and the Giro d’Italia peloton. An intriguing day of racing awaited with one big climb of Cozzo Tunno (14 kilometres at six percent) cresting at around 40 kilometres remaining, before a staggered descent and valley road to the finish.

Team Picnic PostNL Raisin set out with the plan of getting someone into the breakaway, hoping that the group would be big enough and without any threats on GC so that they could get the gap to compete for the stage win. It was an active start with Warren Barguil battling into the headwind to make what was a group of six out front. The attackers worked well together but the peloton made it clear that it wasn’t going to be a day for them and allowed their advantage to peak at only two minutes and 30 seconds.

As the climb approached, the gap dwindled and fell even further, and coming onto the lower slopes a very fast pace was set in the bunch. Barguil and his breakaway companions were reeled in with over ten kilometres of climbing still to go, and the peloton reduced down dramatically to only around 40 riders. Casper van Uden put up a brave fight to try and hold on but was ultimately distanced over the top, and from there the team focused on making it safely to the finish line to fight again another day.

Barguil reflected: “We wanted to try and be in the break today as it might have had a chance. I also wanted to try and be in the front, to feel how the legs are after the travel day. Unfortunately, we never got a lot of space from the peloton, and at the start of the climb I realised it would not work. From there, we tried to save my legs as much as we could, because tomorrow another possible chance for the breakaway. If this breakaway would have battled for the stage win and I wouldn’t have been in there then I would have regretted it, but that’s cycling. It was a good hit out and test for the weeks ahead.”

Results

  • 43.864/H
  • 138KM
  • 1600M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1NARVÁEZ JhonatanUAE Team Emirates - XRG3:08:46.000-
2AULAR OrluisMovistar Team,,-
3CICCONE GiulioLidl - Trek,,-
75VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL7:37.000-
81HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL8:24.000-
110BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
142NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL14:07.000-
145FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
146LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
147DE JONG TimoTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
169VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL17:47.000-

Stage 3: Plovdiv -> Sofia

Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia took the peloton over 175 kilometres from Plovdiv to the Bulgarian capital Sofia. Featuring one second-category climb in the middle of the parcours, the stage was still widely expected to end in a bunch sprint. For Team Picnic PostNL Raisin, the priority on the day was getting through the stage safely after yesterday’s major crash, which involved the majority of the team’s riders. Depending on how the riders felt throughout the day, the plan was to potentially aim for the sprint with Casper van Uden.

Early in the stage, a breakaway of three riders went clear and built an advantage of around four minutes. The peloton remained in control throughout the day and gradually reduced the gap heading towards Sofia. With 10 kilometres to go, the sprint teams moved to the front to prepare for the expected bunch finish. However, with seven kilometres remaining, Timo de Jong crashed in the peloton, adding another setback to an already difficult couple of days for the team. Inside the final kilometre, the breakaway was finally reeled in as the peloton stormed towards the finish at high speed. In the sprint, Paul Magnier powered to his second stage win of this year’s Giro. Behind, Sean Flynn led Team Picnic PostNL Raisin across the line.

Results

  • 42.05/H
  • 175KM
  • 1577M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1MAGNIER PaulSoudal Quick-Step4:09:42.000-
2MILAN JonathanLidl - Trek,,-
3GROENEWEGEN DylanUnibet Rose Rockets,,-
15FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
24VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
27NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
131BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
139LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
171HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL0:30.000-
176VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL6:02.000-
177DE JONG TimoTeam Picnic PostNL,,-

Stage 2: Burgas -> Veliko Tarnovo

Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia saw the peloton tackle 221 kilometres from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo, featuring three categorised climbs, with the final ascent cresting just 10 kilometres from the finish. Early in the stage, two riders went clear and built an advantage of more than six minutes before the peloton gradually began to reduce the gap. With 27 kilometres remaining, the breakaway was caught, while Team Picnic PostNL Raisin grouped together in the bunch to prepare for the finale and the final climb of the day.

At 23 kilometres to go, a large crash in the peloton brought down several riders, including multiple Team Picnic PostNL Raisin riders. Following the incident, the race was neutralised. Thankfully, all riders from the team were able to continue once the race restarted shortly before the bonus sprint and final climb. On the last ascent, the GC contenders set a hard pace which split the peloton. Over the top, three riders managed to go clear, but they were eventually caught inside the final kilometre by a reduced chasing bunch. In the sprint to the line, Silva took the victory and moved into the pink jersey. Behind, all Team Picnic PostNL Raisin riders safely completed the stage and now turn their focus towards another potential sprint opportunity tomorrow.

Results

  • 39.067/H
  • 221KM
  • 2348M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1SILVA Guillermo ThomasXDS Astana Team5:39:25.000-
2STORK FlorianTudor Pro Cycling Team,,-
3CICCONE GiulioLidl - Trek,,-
41LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL1:01.000-
90BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL4:17.000-
138DE JONG TimoTeam Picnic PostNL9:01.000-
158FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL13:46.000-
159NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
160HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
163VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
167VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL,,-

Stage 1: Nessebar -> Burgas

The opening day of the Giro d’Italia saw Team Picnic PostNL Raisin resplendent in their updated race jersey, as they rolled out from the start line. With only a few short hills to contend with, the peloton quickly set out their stall that today was going to be a sprint stage. That was an approach that Team Picnic PostNL Raisin wanted too, as they looked to position fast finisher Casper van Uden for the finale.

With the early break caught at 15 kilometres to go, the team moved forward en masse and took to the front, keeping in a good position at the head of the peloton. As the kilometres ticked down things became more hectic, with the finish fast at approaching. At around two kilometres to go a ripple effect in the peloton saw it move towards the right and unfortunately the team were at the end of it, being forced to brake or take evasive action. This meant they had to try and fight back from deep to contest for a top result in the final, but despite their best efforts, the pace was already really high and it was tough to make up positions. In the closing 600 metres a touch of wheels saw the road blocked, with Van Uden and the rest of the squad caught up behind it.

Results

  • 43.852/H
  • 147KM
  • 872M
  • Stage
  • General classification
  • Points classification
  • Youth classification
  • Mountains classification
  • Teams classification
Pos.RiderTeamTimePoints
1MAGNIER PaulSoudal Quick-Step3:21:08.000-
2ANDRESEN Tobias LundDecathlon CMA CGM Team,,-
3VERNON EthanNSN Cycling Team,,-
17VAN UDEN CasperTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
37NABERMAN TimTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
103VAN DEN BROEK FrankTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
150FLYNN SeanTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
152HAMILTON ChrisTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
155LEEMREIZE GijsTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
160BARGUIL WarrenTeam Picnic PostNL,,-
179DE JONG TimoTeam Picnic PostNL,,-