Watch: Giro d'Italia stage one highlights

Summary of the action from opening 206km stage of the 100th Giro d'Italia

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After all the build-up, the 100th Giro d'Italia kicked off in Sardinia on Friday, with a likely sprint finish set for the opening stage.

Riders looking for a stint in one of the Giro's prestigious jerseys were also set to be extremely active, with the King of the Mountains blue jersey up for grabs to those willing to reach out in the breakaway.

Would they be able to stay away though? Or would it all come down to a fierce rush for the line at the end? Find out in the Giro 2017 stage one highlights.

Saturday's stage two will see the riders face the first significant climb of the Giro, with a category two ascent coming close to the finish on the 221km stage to Tortoli.

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Richard Windsor
Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).