S14 Ep61: Stage 4 | Belluno - Nevegal | Giro d’Italia Women 2026

Anna van der Breggen delivered a stunning performance on stage four of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, winning the 12.7km individual time trial from Belluno to Nevegal by an astonishing one minute and four seconds over Marlon Royce—her largest margin in a Grand Tour time trial since 2019. The victory not only vaulted her into the pink jersey but also shattered expectations, as she outpaced elite rivals including Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo-Borghini, who lost over a minute. Her dominance was underscored by her choice of a time trial bike, her smooth, composed riding, and a clear psychological edge over rivals who underestimated her form. The result dramatically reshaped the general classification, creating a 60-second gap between van der Breggen and Royce, and a 111-second deficit for Longo-Borghini—setting up a race defined by aggression, tactical risk, and the potential for dramatic comebacks. With key teammates lost to injury and van der Breggen now the clear favorite, the stage set a new dynamic: no longer a cagey battle of attrition, but a high-stakes race where attacks could redefine the GC overnight.