Giro d'Italia stage 10 time trial start times

The Giro d'Italia is set for a pivotal Stage 10 individual time trial, with start times now released. The focus squarely falls on Afonso Eulálio, the current *maglia rosa* holder, as he faces a significant test against the clock. This stage marks a critical juncture where GC contenders typically aim to gain or limit losses, and for Eulálio, it's a make-or-break moment to defend his unexpected lead against more established time trial specialists.

Eulálio's improbable tenure in the pink jersey has been one of the Giro's early narratives, a testament to opportunistic riding and perhaps a touch of good fortune. However, a time trial is a brutal arbiter of form and power, often resetting the GC hierarchy. With formidable riders like Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas lurking, Eulálio's ability to maintain his lead hinges entirely on a performance far exceeding his usual capabilities, or a surprisingly subdued effort from his rivals.

Ultimately, the Giro's first individual effort will likely see the *maglia rosa* change shoulders. Eulálio's dream run has been a delightful anomaly, but the clock rarely tolerates sentimentality.