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Brutal course for 100th Edition of the Giro d'Italia

Under pressure from a number of quarters the orgainzers have managed to create a route for the Giro that once again pays homage to the Italian cycling Gods

Starting May 5th 2017 in Sardinia, and undeniably tough, the riders will be tested right up until the final stage time trial in Milan on May 28th.

The organizers have been bold and included the Passo dello Stelvio (Cima Coppi). With the likelihood of snow in mid May, the riders will be sure to be tested to the limit.

Undoubtedly the Queen Stage is stage 16 on May 23rd, starting in Franciacorte wine region the riders will head north up Valcamonica before turning right at Edolo and up the 'easy' side of Mortirolo (Cima Scarponi) before a scarily unbelievable two ascents of the Stelvio, once over from Bormio, down into Switzerland and back up via the Umbrailpass which will make a total of 5,400 metres or 17,700 feet of climbing.

Photo: Undoubted queen stage is Stage 16 - May 23rd, Rovetta to Bormio, 227km

Undoubted queen stage is Stage 16 - May 23rd, Rovetta to Bormio, 227km

The stage comes after a rest day, however the sheer length of the stage and tough climbing are sure to mean that the main GC contenders will fight it out the finish. Nibli may be suited to the final 20 kms, which are a descent into Bormio.

Stages 19 and 20 are both brilliantly designed, if too long (RCS failing to learn that shorter stages in the third week lead to more exciting racing). 

Photo: Stage 19, May 26th, San Candido/Innichen to Piancavallo 191km

Stage 19, May 26th, San Candido/Innichen to Piancavallo 191km

Featuring in Stage 20 is Monte Grappa which will the be the last recognisable climb of the Giro. This undoubtably, will be where attacks are made by GC contenders not confident in their time trialing ability.

Photo: Stage 20, May 27th, Pordenone to Asiago, 190km

Stage 20, May 27th, Pordenone to Asiago, 190km

The final Time Trial will be unpopular with riders but spectacular for spectators from all around the world, who will visit Milano for the conclusion of the 100th Giro.

The 2017 Giro is going to be a specatacular celebration of Italian culture and cycling. RCS have created a route that incorporates the very best of Italy and spectators from all round the world will flock to see this historic event in cycling history.

Italy certainly knows how to organise a party. It is difficult to understand the significance of the Giro unless you have been in Italy when it is on. Schools close, shops shut and picnic and BBQ's line the route as the riders are cheered like gods as they fly past.

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Photo: Brutal course for 100th Edition of the Giro d'Italia
 
Brutal course for 100th Edition of the Giro d'Italia
 
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