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Cycling Locarno and Ticino: The Tour de Suisse Stage 2 Roads

A practical guide to riding the roads that Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de Suisse just raced — Lake Maggiore's northern shore, Monte Ceneri, and the Orselina climb above Locarno, in Switzerland's southernmost and most Italian-feeling canton.

By ZealZag Team
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Girmay Takes Locarno: NSN Wins Stage 2 as Pogacar's GC Lead Goes Unchallenged

Biniam Girmay wins Stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse in Locarno, navigating the punchy Orselina climb and a fast run to the finish to take NSN Cycling Team's first victory in Switzerland. Pogacar's massive overall lead, built on yesterday's 72km solo, remained untouched.

By ZealZag Team
Cycling Lake Maggiore: Italian Lakes Loops from Verbania to Stresa
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Cycling Lake Maggiore: Italian Lakes Loops from Verbania to Stresa

A practical guide to cycling the western shore of Lake Maggiore — the same lakeside roads, foothill climbs, and Borromean island views that closed Giro Stage 13 in Verbania.

By ZealZag Team
Bettiol Solos Into Verbania: Stage 13 of the Giro Goes to the Breakaway
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Bettiol Solos Into Verbania: Stage 13 of the Giro Goes to the Breakaway

Alberto Bettiol attacked on the Ungiasca, dropped Leknessund, and rode alone into Verbania for his first professional win in nearly five years — while Eulálio and Vingegaard arrived together, the 33-second GC gap intact.

By ZealZag Team
Giro Stage 13: Ganna's Hometown, Vingegaard's Moment, Verbania's Stage
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Giro Stage 13: Ganna's Hometown, Vingegaard's Moment, Verbania's Stage

Stage 13 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia brings the race to Verbania on Lake Maggiore — Filippo Ganna's hometown — with the Ungiasca climb threatening GC upheaval just 33 seconds could change everything.

By ZealZag Team