2014 Giro to start in Ireland?

[Eshnar]

In any case, the route should feature (rumours):

- Plan De Corones
- Les Deux Alpes
- Monte Carpegna
- Aprica (but this is just an obvious guess)
- Zoncolan (double pass they say, or/and Stentaria)
- Surely a finish or something at Cesenatico

 

[apmfbs]

The finish was in the town of Aprica, straight after the descent of S.ta Cristina.

Even though I suffer a lot with Indurain last kilometers the climb to st Cristina and the last pass in Aprica were great. Marco deserves a stage like that.

Another rumours say that a double climb to Zoncolan could be programmed ( in the line of Alpe 2013), but I only think that is sure at the moment a big dedication to Marco Pantani.

 

[Eshnar]

Even though I suffer a lot with Indurain last kilometers the climb to st Cristina and the last pass in Aprica were great. Marco deserves a stage like that.

Another rumours say that a double climb to Zoncolan could be programmed ( in the line of Alpe 2013), but I only think that is sure at the moment a big dedication to Marco Pantani.

In order to properly honour Pantani, they should put Selva Di Valgardena, Montecampione and Oropa too.
Now that I think of it, there's a good chance for Oropa (maybe MTT like 2007)

 

[The Hitch]

- Plan De Corones
- Les Deux Alpes
- Monte Carpegna
- Aprica (but this is just an obvious guess)
- Zoncolan (double pass they say, or/and Stentaria)
- Surely a finish or something at Cesenatico

Is Zomegnan back?

 

[jens_attacks]

damn, it will be so sweet to see montecampione back, i say it for years now

also oropa would be nice to honour il piratta

"e riparte " _O_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygIxoSi_h4

 

[Eshnar]

Is Zomegnan back?

Plan De Corones is a deal done back from 2012, it included Val Senales for 2013 so it's unclear if the deal is still active.
2xZonc/Stentaria is an idea by Cainero who is the guy who put Zoncolan (and Crostis ) in the Giro for the first time...
Carpegna was rumoured for 2013 but the bid is still active so it would be perfect for 2014
And obvious Aprica is obvious.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Well, the Ireland start couldn't possibly be any worse than the Denmark start. Two featureless stages that delivered just as little as they promised, in fact even less, what with run-ins that caused pile-ups.

Any hope for that little hill they used in the Tour of Ireland where Armstrong and everyone climbed off in the rain in 2009?

 

[Zam_Olyas]

In any case, the route should feature (rumours):

- Plan De Corones
- Les Deux Alpes
- Monte Carpegna
- Aprica (but this is just an obvious guess)
- Zoncolan (double pass they say, or/and Stentaria)
- Surely a finish or something at Cesenatico

Rumours already doing the rounds

 

[element]

Well, the Ireland start couldn't possibly be any worse than the Denmark start. Two featureless stages that delivered just as little as they promised, in fact even less, what with run-ins that caused pile-ups.

Any hope for that little hill they used in the Tour of Ireland where Armstrong and everyone climbed off in the rain in 2009?

St. Patrick's Hill in Cork is a bit too far from Dublin or Belfast. There are quite a few decent short sharp hills around Belfast, but none of them are close enough to be selective if they were to return for a city centre finish. I would imagine if they were to have a Belfast prologue, it would probably be around the newly redeveloped Titanic Quarter near the old shipyard just on the outskirts of the city centre, as our tourist board go crazy for anything Titanic related. It's pan flat around there, but can be quite windy as it's pretty exposed.

 

[happytramp]

Any hope for that little hill they used in the Tour of Ireland where Armstrong and everyone climbed off in the rain in 2009?

I'd happily let them skip Dublin (my town) for a finish on Patrick's hill in cork. Look at it.. even in summer it's brutal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP1pMW1aUFU

 

[Mad Elephant Man]

1. I am shocked some people think this is a good idea
2. I am struggling to see why Pantani needs a Giro to honour him.

 

[Eshnar]

1. I am shocked some people think this is a good idea
2. I am struggling to see why Pantani needs a Giro to honour him.

1. Who?
2. He doesn't. But they will do it anyway.

 

[Mad Elephant Man]

1. Who?
2. He doesn't. But they will do it anyway.

element and happytramp

 

[element]

element and happytramp

I only think it's a good idea because it's my city. I'm not really bothered about logistics in this case!

 

[happytramp]

I only think it's a good idea because it's my city. I'm not really bothered about logistics in this case!

I fully support the idea. I haven't seen a pro race since the 1988 Nissan Classic went past my house. Logistics be damned.

 

[trevim]

Is Zomegnan back?

Yes please. Although I don't really have all that much against Acquarone. Seems like a nice guy that won't let the Giro loose its tradition.
About the topic: this is getting stupid. The GT's must be raced in their home country. Maybe a stage finish near the border or a part of the stage throw another country but anything else is too much.

 

[happytramp]

The fact of the matter is that the in the publicity stakes the Giro is the poor, poor, cousin of the Tour. Basically, I'd say 95% of people outside the traditional cycling stongholds of mainland Europe have never even heard of it. Sad, I know, but true. There's been no secret made by the new organisers that they want to increase it's relevance as a global brand (read wiggins participation) I'm surprised they're considering Ireland/Northern Ireland and not trying to cash in on the massive English market after seeing the turn out for the Olympic road race.