Giro d'Italia 2017 rumours - Il Centesimo

[Red Rick]

Because people are longing for this thread with a passion.

So, I heard rumours it's gonna start in Sicily, and Sardinia is also going to be in. That's all I got. Mostly, I wanted to start this one because I want to incentivise our Giro-Guru to come in here and share his wisdom.

So Eshnar, what knowledge can you share with us?

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leaked route

http://www.cicloweb.it/2016/10/24/in-anteprima-le-altimetrie-di-tutte-le-tappe-del-giro-ditalia-2017/

 

[Miburo]

Let this man come back and design it

 

[SafeBet]

Being the 100th, I hope Froome and Quintana give it a shot.
I'm pretty sure Contador will come if still active.

 

[GdaG]

If they are passing by Sicilly and Sardegna it clearly is not attacrt Aru and Nibali who will be in different teams. Froome has shown interest as well. Should be a good level.

 

[SafeBet]

Aru and Nibali will be there, they can't miss it.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Re:

Being the 100th, I hope Froome and Quintana give it a shot.
I'm pretty sure Contador will come if still active.

Unfortunately Alberto has stated that he wants to aim for the Tour in the last few years of his career (idiot) but I still hope he will participate

 

[Eshnar]

...Alright I'm here

First thing first - the start. There are two main rumours: One is Sardinia and one is Sicily. Even if the race starts from the latter, Sardinia will almost surely be in with one or two stages in the middle. But I do think a start in Sardinia is the most likely atm.

The route will start from the very bottom of the mainland and go north as quickly as possible I guess, since the majority of the rumours point at north, as always

There are talks about the Vesuvio (but I think it's a bit unlikely), and there are a few requests from Puglia, so I expect them to get at least one stage.
There might be a finish in Chieti, and from there they'll go north to the Marche region (maybe a stage finish in Jesi).
Then, Tuscany. Here there'll be a stage finish either in Florence or Pistoia. Also Follonica and Abetone want a stage, but of course they can't get 4 stages. probably 2.
In the Po valley, there are strong rumours about a wine ITT in Franciacorta. And a stage finish in Bergamo.
As for the mountains: Piancavallo MTF looks almost fixed, and will probably be the first contact with the Alps.
There are requests for Dolomitic stage finish in either Val di Fassa or Val Gardena, and the current understanding is that Fassa won, and the stage finish will be on its side of Passo Pordoi.
There will certainly be a stage in Valtellina. Finish in Aprica most likely. Here I wonder, will the Cima Coppi be the Gavia or the Stelvio?
The Ghisallo wants a stage. There are talks of a MTT, but it could also be a road stage.
Then I guess the finish will be in the western Alps. Here I can't look past Sestriere, really, but we have no rumours as of today.
Last stage, if I have to guess, Torino - Milano. Like the last stage of the first edition.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

It looks a lot like the wine itt will take place in the Franciacorta region. It's near Lago d’Iseo between Bergamo and Brescia.

I don't think UCI will allow them to transfer to Sardegna just like that. In 2007 there was a rest day after the first three stages. In 1961 when they visited Sicilia and Sardegna there was no rest day, of course. Not going to happen again.

 

[Miburo]

Eshnar, the crostis? Any chance?

 

[Eshnar]

Re:

Eshnar, the crostis? Any chance?

nope
They ain't going anywhere near it anyway

 

[Max Rockatansky]

Re: Re:

Eshnar, the crostis? Any chance?

nope
They ain't going anywhere near it anyway

It depends. I read a lot about including all 20 regions of Italy.

Well, I don't think Crostis will ever be part of the Giro. Not after what happened in 2011.

 

[Miburo]

Re: Re:

Eshnar, the crostis? Any chance?

nope
They ain't going anywhere near it anyway

 

[Brullnux]

Any chance of Montalcino 2.0?

 

[Netserk]

Sounds like Fedaia+Pordoi

I hope the TT will be as long and flat as possible.

I'd like to see a finish on Sestriere from the west, especially if they come from France, though I guess the entire parcours will be in Italy.

 

[Brullnux]

I hope they do Val di Fassa then a rest day, and a stage in aosta too please. Just not Cervinia.

 

[Eshnar]

Re: Re:

Eshnar, the crostis? Any chance?

nope
They ain't going anywhere near it anyway

It depends. I read a lot about including all 20 regions of Italy.

Well, I don't think Crostis will ever be part of the Giro. Not after what happened in 2011.

Piancavallo is in Friuli. They'll go there

 

[Rollthedice]

Re:

Aru and Nibali will be there, they can't miss it.

What if Nibali will stay with Astana?

 

[TheGreenMonkey]

Fauniera and Sampeyre please.
Is there any hope?

 

[Eshnar]

Re:

Fauniera and Sampeyre please.
Is there any hope?

Dunno, not really, at the moment

 

[Miburo]

Can we make some kinda petition for the crostis? God damnit, look at that beast of a climb

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Re:

Sounds like Fedaia+Pordoi

 

[Axis]

No Crostis, No epic

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Re: Re:

Well, I don't think Crostis will ever be part of the Giro. Not after what happened in 2011.

They only took it out because a certain bloke in the maglia rosa who had good contacts chickened out.

It's just as bad as Cancellara deciding when the peloton can ride or not.

 

[Carols]

Re: Re:

Aru and Nibali will be there, they can't miss it.

What if Nibali will stay with Astana?

Please just say No and move on Vincenzo! Aru can stay with Astana makes no difference to me. Let tem go head to head against each other .

 

[Valv.Piti]

Good thread, already pretty hyped I must admit...

The stage Coppi won over Sestriere and Izoard would be epic. Hoping to see them implement the 250 km monster on the final day!