S14 Ep60: Stage 3 | Bibione - Buja | Giro d’Italia Women 2026

Elisa Balsamo has stunned the cycling world by claiming her third consecutive stage win at the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, completing a technical hat-trick and securing the pink jersey in the wake of Lorena Vibus’ disqualification. Her victory on the hilly stage from Bibione to Buja was a masterclass in resilience—surviving a crash, battling alone on the Montanars climb, and then launching a devastating sprint from a group of GC contenders. The win wasn’t just a triumph of form, but of mental fortitude, as Balsamo overcame years of injury and doubt to deliver a performance that felt like a full-circle moment for her career. Meanwhile, Lily Williams of Human Powered Health delivered a breakout performance with a late, audacious solo move that earned her second place—her first podium in a grand tour—and revealed a rider with Olympic pedigree and growing confidence. The stage also marked the first real glimpse of the GC battle, with Demi Vollering and her FDJ teammates testing rivals early, only to stall in a tactical stalemate. As the race heads into a crucial 12.7km uphill time trial, the focus shifts from stage wins to time gaps, with every second potentially decisive in the final standings.