The Italian Cycling Federation clarifies that there is no connection between the choice of Montalcino as a venue, capital of wine, and the decisions adopted by the last federal council.

Race radio specifies that the phrase 'fugitives and group in the gallery' means passing through a tunnel and not placing the riders in a cinema.

Confirmed that riders do not only think about the stage they are facing: many of them were already focusing on the rest day before Siena.

First suspicions about Roglic's desire to get rid of everything pink: last night he decisively pushed away a waiter who wanted to serve him rosé wine.

Grumblings within Visma: teammates tried to explain to Kooij that when they lead him out, he must not lead them out in return.

Israel clarifies that when their riders go on a breakaway, they do so to try to win the stage and not to escape the escort's control.

The Albanian government denies that Prime Minister Edi Rama genuflected before Giorgia Meloni to explain that the Giro's start has brought his country to its knees.

Francesco Pancani, RAI TV commentator, clarifies that 'Lying cows mean rain, standing cows mean no rain' is a popular saying and not a way to send the broadcast on a wild goose chase.