And Royal Venaria a Romafor a total of 3,321.2 kilometers to cover and 42,900 meters of altitude difference. In the middle of five mountain stages, due stopwatchsix stages for sprinters and eight “moves” that will have to be tackled by 176 runners. It’s the edition number 107 of the Giro of Italy, scheduled from 4 to 26 May. L’2024 edition The Corsa Rosa will see many great protagonists at the start, but it has also had to digest some waivers heavy. One above all is that of Wout Van Aert, which fell last March 27 during the Across Flanders. The Belgian was one of the victims of an unlucky spring for the stars of the two wheels, with injuries also Remco Evenpoel, Jonas Vingegaard e Primoz Roglic.
Those aiming for the Maglia Rosa and the general classification
It will be an all against Tadej Pogacar. The Slovenian is making his absolute debut at the Giro d’Italia, and arrives there after the success at Strade Bianche and in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. He is the number 1 favorite for the final victorybut he won’t be the only one aiming for pink sweater. The two-time Tour de France champion’s biggest rival on paper is the 37-year-old Briton Geraint Thomas, champion at the 2018 Tour and second in Italy a year ago. For the general classification there are also Romain Bardet (second in Liège-Bastogne-Liège), Ben O’ConnorEddie Dunbar, Daniel Felipe Martinez, Juan Pedro Lopez and the winner of the 2014 edition nairo Quintana. Also pay attention to the veteran Damiano Caruso, a year ago stopped at the steps of the podium. Among all these names there is also room for a young Italian dream, Antonio Tiberi. The Lazio native of Bahrain-Victorious he is clearly improving, he demonstrated it at the Tour of the Alps and seems ready to compete for a top placing. Meanwhile, at the age of 22 he was appointed captain.
The other protagonists: Alaphilippe’s Giro debut
Obviously a great event like the Giro d’Italia does not only live on gregarious and ranking men, but also on sprinters and of protagonists who have the strength, audacity and luck to take the stage for themselves stage. Among the most anticipated sprinters fighting for the cyclamen jersey this year are Jonathan Milan, Caleb Ewan, Fernando Gaviria, Kaden Groves, Biniyam Girmay e Tim Merlier. They make their debut in the Corsa Rosa Fabio Jakobsen46 career victories including 6 in the Grand Tours, and two young sprinters who stood out as Olav Kooy e Laurence Pithy. There are also many runners who set out with the ambition of raising their arms at least once at the finish line. For example the two-time world champion Julian Alaphilippe (making his debut at the Giro d’Italia) and the current European champion Christophe Laporte.
The Italians at the start of the Giro d’Italia: Ganna is there
They Italians? There is still no big name that can bring an Italian back to the Giro d’Italia’s roll of honor after the success of Vincenzo Nibali of 2016, however there is no shortage of protagonists who can provide satisfaction. In addition to those already mentioned Antonio Tiberi, Damiano Caruso (fourth overall in 2023) e Jonathan MilanThere are Matteo Trentin, Filippo Children, Domenico Pozzovivo, Giulio Pellizzari, Andrea Bagioli, Davide Piganzoli, Alessandro De Marchi, Christian Scaroni e Simone Velasco. All ready to take advantage of every single opportunity. However, the key name of Italian cycling for this Giro d’Italia will be once again Filippo Summerthe great favorite of the trials a stopwatch. The former world champion will have to deal with rivals like Mikkel Bjerg, Tobias FossMagnus Sheffield e la new entry Lorenzo Milesiwinner of the world title among the Under 23.
The route and the most beautiful stages
The Giro d’Italia 2024 contains a particular route, with many traps already in the first part and many stages of a certain prestige. The first one will already be “moved”, with the ascent towards Superga on the day of the 75th anniversary of the tragedy of Great Turin and the San Vito (1.4 kilometers at 9.4%) which will end approximately three kilometers from the finish line. The first uphill finish line comes on the second day, when you will climb towards the Sanctuary of Oropa (Biella) 25 years after the memorable comeback of Marco Pantani. In the first week, the spotlight was also on dirt road of the sixth stage with arrival in Rapolano Terme, before the time trial Foligno-Perugia (40 km) to anticipate the first mountain cap of the Giro d’Italia 2024, a five-star day. There Spoleto-Prati di Tivowith three GPMs: Forca Capistrello (16.3 kilometers at 5.6%), Croce Abbio (3rd category) and the tough climb towards the finish line of Tivo meadows (14.6 kilometers at 7%).
Another beautiful but treacherous stage opens the second week. We start from Pompeii (the southernmost point of this edition), the first 50 kilometers are easy, then the ascent of Camposaur (6.1 km at 7.8%). Quick descent and then the road climbs again. The finish line is set at Bocca della Selva, 17.9 kilometers at 5.6%. After a quiet week, here is the second time trial of the 2024 Giro d’Italia from Castiglione delle Stiviere to Desenzano del Garda (31.2 km). The next day, the 15th fraction: it’s one of those that could decide round. And the Manerba del Garda-Livigno/Mottolino of 222 kilometers and 5,200 meters of altitude difference. The first climb of the day will be in Lodrino (7.3 km at 4.5%) followed closely by Colle San Zeno (13.9 km at 6.6%). At the end of the stage here is one of the iconic mountains in the history of the Giro, the Mortirolo (from Monno, 12.6 km at 7.6%). Then again Passo di Foscagno (15 km at 6.4%) and the arrival at Livigno at the Mottolino ski area (4.7 km at 7.7%).
After a day of rest, here’s another five star day, with the passage on Cima Coppi of this edition, the Stelvio Pass (2,758 meters altitude and 20.2 km of climb at 7.2%). A stage with a difference in altitude of 4,350 meters which will also see the Eira Pass, the Foscagno Pass, the Pinei Pass (23.4 km at 4.7%) and finally the finish line at Santa Cristina of Val Gardena, with a 7.6 kilometer long climb and an average gradient of 6.1%. The next day there will be Selva di Val Gardena-Brocon Pass from 159 kilometers. In the first part there will be the Sella Pass (8.9 km at 7.4%) and the Rolle Pass (19.8 km at 4.8%). The finale will be characterized by the two climbs of the Brocon Pass. In the final part you will climb from Pieve Tesino with the arrival at the top after 12.2 kilometers of climbing at 6.4%. Another decisive stage of the Giro d’Italia 2024 will be the penultimate one, the Alpago-Bassano del Grappa of 184 kilometers and a difference in altitude of 4,250 metres. After a relatively flat section, there will be two challenging climbs and long descents. There will be the double climb of Monte Grappa (18.2 km at 8.1%) and peaks of 14% will be reached. Then the usual final walkway, through the streets of Roma.
2024-05-04 07:24:03
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