Giro d’Italia 2023 Stage 12: Preview, how to watch, TV and live stream details, route map and profile for route
After two relatively simple stages – albeit the first in freezing rain – things step up a little on Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia as we flirt with the mountains again.
The profile is not particularly challenging, however, so we can expect plenty of early action as our non-GC stars attempt to get in the day’s breakaway in the knowledge they may not be caught.
The main test is the Cat. 2 Colle Braida climb, a 9.8km climb with gradients above 7% that max out at 12%.
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Still, the profile is unlikely to cause too much concern amongst the general classification hopefuls, with Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) lining up for his third day in the maglia rosa.
It’s the starter before the main course, which arrives with Friday’s five-star stage that features three Cat. 1 climbs.
How can I watch the Giro d’Italia on TV and live stream?
The UK coverage will be bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui, who has Dan Lloyd, Adam Blythe and Robbie McEwen for company.
Rob Hatch, Sean Kelly, Lloyd and Blythe will be in the commentary box, with Jens Voigt and Alberto Contador doing their thing on the back of a motorbike.
What time does Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia start?
Stage 12 coverage will begin at 11:00 UK time on Thursday, May 18.
Stage 12 profile and route map
Giro d’Italia Stage 12 profile and route map: Bra – Rivoli
Giro d’Italia 2023 TV schedule and route details
| Stage | Date | Start / Finish | Distance | Breakaway on-air time |
| Stage 1 | Sat May 6 | Costa dei Trabocchi (Fossacesia Marina) – Ortona | 19.6km (ITT) | 12:30 |
| Stage 2 | Sun May 7 | Teramo – San Salvo | 201km (Flat) | 11:00 |
| Stage 3 | Mon May 8 | Vasto – Melfi | 216km (Medium mountains) | 10:30 |
| Stage 4 | Tue May 9 | Venosa – Lago Laceno | 175km (Medium mountains – summit finish) | 11:00 |
| Stage 5 | Wed May 10 | Atripalda – Salerno | 171km (Flat) | 11:30 |
| Stage 6 | Thu May 11 | Napoli – Napoli | 162km (Flat) | 11:30 |
| Stage 7 | Fri May 12 | Capua – Gran Sasso d’Italia (Campo Imperatore) | 218km (High mountains – summit finish) | 10:00 |
| Stage 8 | Sat May 13 | Terni – Fossombrone | 207km (Medium mountains) | 10:30 |
| Stage 9 | Sun May 14 | Savignano sul Rubicone – Cesena (Technogym Village) | 35km (ITT) | 12:00 |
| Rest day | Mon May 15 | – | – | – |
| Stage 10 | Tue May 16 | Scandiano – Viareggio | 196km (Flat) | 11:00 |
| Stage 11 | Wed May 17 | Camaiore – Tortona | 219km (Flat) | 10:00 |
| Stage 12 | Thu May 18 | Bra – Rivoli | 179km (Medium mountains) | 11:00 |
| Stage 13 | Fri May 19 | Borgofranco d’Ivrea – Crans Montana | 207km (High mountains – summit finish) | 09:30 |
| Stage 14 | Sat May 20 | Sierre – Cassano Magnago | 193km (Medium mountains) | 10:30 |
| Stage 15 | Sun May 21 | Seregno – Bergamo | 195km (High mountains) | 10:30 |
| Rest day | Mon May 22 | – | – | – |
| Stage 16 | Tue May 23 | Sabbio Chiese – Monte Bondone | 203km (High mountains – summit finish) | 09:30 |
| Stage 17 | Wed May 24 | Pergine Valsugana – Caorle | 195km (Flat) | 11:30 |
| Stage 18 | Thu May 25 | Oderzo – Val di Zoldo | 161km (Medium mountains) | 11:00 |
| Stage 19 | Fri May 26 | Longarone – Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Rif. Auronzo) | 183km (High mountains – summit finish) | 10:00 |
| Stage 20 | Sat May 27 | Tarvisio – Monte Lussari | 18.6km (ITT – summit finish) | 10:15 |
| Stage 21 | Sun May 28 | Roma – Roma | 135km (Flat) | 14:00 |
Giro d’Italia 2023 route map
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