Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2026 Route: Speculation, Rumours and Announcements

[Netserk]

I don't know the climb but looking at the profile its 13k at 8%, and steeper at the start, whats wrong with that?

Big enough to affect the racing the day before and located such that any meaningful action beforehand is unlikely.

 

[ashhutch1997]

I don't know the climb but looking at the profile its 13k at 8%, and steeper at the start, whats wrong with that?

It's a very good MTF, but as a final mountain stage it's very underwhelming, as it doesn't link up with any climbs and it'll be more likely that everyone will wait for the final climb, rather than attack from far.

 

[ChiefMasterPro]

Honestly if stage 20 isn't too hard and stage 19 is the dolomites tappone we all are hoping for, I don't see much of an issue with Piancavallo. It's not hard enough to flip around the GC, so it doesn't stop racing like Lussari or Zoncolan would. Yet it still gives riders the opportunity to attack on a climb where in the past attacks haven't been seen that often. If they go twice Piancavallo or with La Crosetta it still would the opportunity for a desperation move to gain 2 minutes for a spot on the podium. So I rather have this:

19: 5000-5500 D+ to Piani di Pezzè
20: 180 km 4000 D+ to Piancavallo

Instead of the other way around. I fear more that stage 19 could block action on a potential great classics parcours on stage 18.

 

[Red Rick]

In the words of the great Mark Goldbridge: "You can't polish a Piancavallo turd"

 

[Rockestar_33]

When's the presentation?

 

[search]

When's the presentation?

they are still looking for a venue prestigious enough.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1983976605342113882

View: https://x.com/laflammerouge16/status/1983976605342113882

 

[Berniece]

they are still looking for a venue prestigious enough.

Who is looking for a venue for the presentation 4 weeks beforehand…

 

[Mayomaniac]

Who is looking for a venue for the presentation 4 weeks beforehand…

Mauro "I cook da Pizza" Vegni and RCS with their Italian army during both WWs level of logistics...

 

[Ulle97]

Who is looking for a venue for the presentation 4 weeks beforehand…

Is it not a bit late to be looking for a place?? Or is it normal that they don't have a date announced yet?

It reminds me of leaving my holiday accommodation booking until I'm at the airport.

 

[Berniece]

Is it not a bit late to be looking for a place?? Or is it normal that they don't have a date announced yet?

It reminds me of leaving my holiday accommodation booking until I'm at the airport.

I find it extremely late, and a bit silly really. Shows you how unprofessional this sport can still be