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Stage 11: Camaiore – Tortona 219 km
Wednesday, May 17th, 11:25 – 17:10 CEST
Technical Overview:
A long (the longest, in fact) transitional stage crossing the Appennines one last time, in just about the simplest way possible. The day starts on the coast, in Camaiore, and heads north-west the whole time. At first, the riders will follow the coast with some incursions inland, including the first intermediate sprint and a passage on one of the oldest climbs of the Giro, the mythical Passo del Bracco (GPM3, 10.2 km at 4.4%), which nowadays is little more threatening than a bump on the road. Its descent leads to a short section on the Ligurian coast before leaving the sea for good and heading towards the second climb of the day, Colla di Boasi (GPM3, 9.3 km at 4.2%). After this, a gentle descending valley eventually bring to the second sprint and the final climb of the day, Passo della Castagnola (GPM4, 5.1 km at 4.6%). Needless to say, none of this should be particularly hard for the peloton, especially with the final 38 km being completely flat, or even slightly descending, towards the line in Tortona.
The Climbs:
Passo del Bracco: GPM3, 10.2 km at 4.4%
Due to its position and the lack of alternatives, it is one of the most used passes in Giro history, having been present even in the very first edition of 1909. Nowadays, it cannot be considered as much of a challenge. Profile from Cyclingcols.com
Colla di Boasi: GPM3, 9.3 km at 4.2%
A rather long but very gentle climb. No profile.
Passo della Castagnola: GPM4, 5.1 km at 4.6%
Two km at 7% following some false flat. Profile from Cyclingcols.com
What to Expect:
The mass sprint will be hard to avoid. Maybe a big breakaway can make it, but it is unlikely as long as there are sprinter teams willing to chase.
Duomo di Tortona
Stage 11: Camaiore – Tortona 219 km
Wednesday, May 17th, 11:25 – 17:10 CEST
Technical Overview:
A long (the longest, in fact) transitional stage crossing the Appennines one last time, in just about the simplest way possible. The day starts on the coast, in Camaiore, and heads north-west the whole time. At first, the riders will follow the coast with some incursions inland, including the first intermediate sprint and a passage on one of the oldest climbs of the Giro, the mythical Passo del Bracco (GPM3, 10.2 km at 4.4%), which nowadays is little more threatening than a bump on the road. Its descent leads to a short section on the Ligurian coast before leaving the sea for good and heading towards the second climb of the day, Colla di Boasi (GPM3, 9.3 km at 4.2%). After this, a gentle descending valley eventually bring to the second sprint and the final climb of the day, Passo della Castagnola (GPM4, 5.1 km at 4.6%). Needless to say, none of this should be particularly hard for the peloton, especially with the final 38 km being completely flat, or even slightly descending, towards the line in Tortona.
The Climbs:
Passo del Bracco: GPM3, 10.2 km at 4.4%
Due to its position and the lack of alternatives, it is one of the most used passes in Giro history, having been present even in the very first edition of 1909. Nowadays, it cannot be considered as much of a challenge. Profile from Cyclingcols.com
Colla di Boasi: GPM3, 9.3 km at 4.2%
A rather long but very gentle climb. No profile.
Passo della Castagnola: GPM4, 5.1 km at 4.6%
Two km at 7% following some false flat. Profile from Cyclingcols.com
What to Expect:
The mass sprint will be hard to avoid. Maybe a big breakaway can make it, but it is unlikely as long as there are sprinter teams willing to chase.
Duomo di Tortona
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