Stage 5 of the Giro Donne finished in another bunch sprint into the centre of Reggio Emilia today. The stage was won by Elisa Balsamo (TFS) with Soraya Paladin sprinting to 18th place.

“It was a hectic finale. I was in quite a good position with 1km to go, and (Sarah) Roy was strong in the lead-out but then on the final corner I missed the good wheels, and those are the ones that sprinted for the top places,” said Soraya.

“Tomorrow’s stage is one that suits us better and we’re looking forward to it.”

The GC remains unchanged with Annemiek van Vleuten in the maglia rosa, and Elise Chabbey in 7th at +5:21. Neve Bradbury is second in the youth classification.

HOW TO FOLLOW

Giro Donne can be followed by #GiroDonne22. A broadcast is available on RaiSport, Rai2, PMG Sport, GCN and Eurosport.

Stage 6 | 6 July | Sarnico – Bergamo | 114.7km | Race start 10:55 | Broadcast 12:45CEST.

Stage 7 | 7 July | Prevalle – Passo Maniva | 112.9km | Race start 10:55  | Broadcast 12:45CEST.

Stage 8 | 8 July | Rovereto – Aldeno | 104.7km | Race start 11:05  | Broadcast 12:45CEST.

Stage 9 | 9 July | San Michelle All’Adige – San Lorenzo Dorsino | 112.8km | Race start  10:55 | Broadcast 12:45CEST.

Stage 10 | 10 July | Abano Terme – Padova | 90.5km | Race start 11:50  | Broadcast 12:45CEST.

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