The Giro d’Italia 2019 is ready to get underway with riders from around the world gearing up for the gruelling challenge.
The 102nd edition of the race will see competitors compete across 3,518.5 kilometres over 21 stages that will cover the length and breadth of Italy.
Defending champion Chris Froome will be back in the saddle this year, and though Team Sky has now become Team Ineos, Froome remains in a strong position to make an impact.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Giro d’Italia 2019 – plus the route.
When is the Giro d’Italia 2019?
The event gets underway on Saturday 11th May and runs until Sunday 2nd June.
How to watch the Giro d’Italia 2019
Fans can tune in to watch all of the action live on Eurosport in the UK.
Live coverage of every stage will be broadcast between the Eurosport 1 and 2 channels before a daily highlights show each evening.
Amazon Prime members can get a 7-day free trial to the Eurosport channel. After the free trial, the Eurosport channel is £6.99 per month. Amazon Prime is £7.99 per month but can be accessed with a 30-day free trial.
Giro d’Italia TV schedule
Stage 1 – Saturday 11th May
Eurosport 1: 3:30pm – 7:45pm (Highlights: 10:00pm)
Stage 2 – Sunday 12th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 3 – Monday 13th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 4 – Tuesday 14th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 5 – Wednesday 15th May
Eurosport 1: 12:45pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 6 – Thursday 16th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 7 – Friday 17th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 8 – Saturday 18th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 7:00pm)
Stage 9 – Sunday 19th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:45pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 10 – Tuesday 21st May
Eurosport 1: 12:30pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 11 – Wednesday 22nd May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 12 – Thursday 23rd May
Eurosport 1: 12:15pm – 4:45pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 13 – Friday 24th May
Eurosport 1: 12:00pm – 4:45pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 14 – Saturday 25th May
Eurosport 1: 11:45am – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 15 – Sunday 26th May
Eurosport 2: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 16 – Tuesday 28th May
Eurosport 2: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 17 – Wednesday 29th May
Eurosport 2: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 18 – Thursday 30th May
Eurosport 2: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 19 – Friday 31st May
Eurosport 2: 11:45am – 4:30pm (Highlights: 8:00pm)
Stage 20 – Saturday 1st June
Eurosport: TBC (Highlights: TBC)
Stage 21 – Sunday 2nd June
Eurosport: TBC (Highlights: TBC)
Giro d’Italia 2019 route
The Giro d’Italia will start in Bologna before heading south to San Giovanni Rotondo – the southernmost point of the event – by Stage 6.
Riders will then trek to the far north of the country and weave around the southern edges of the Alps before bending round into Verona to finish.
For the full route, see the official Giro d’Italia website here.
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