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

 

[Devil's Elbow]

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

I think this is less typical of cycling and more typical of Italy, tbh.

 

[SafeBet]

I think this is less typical of cycling and more typical of Italy, tbh.

It's actually very typical of Italian cycling, but not so much of Italy anymore.
Booking venues in advance has gotten kind of extreme here and not just for large events.

 

[Red Rick]

It's actually very typical of Italian cycling, but not so much of Italy anymore.
Booking venues in advance has gotten kind of extreme here and not just for large events.

Just very typical of NWern Europeans to think Mediterranean countries are below them ( on a map)

 

[Netserk]

Well, not everything is the same.

 

[OlavEH]

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

I wonder how that Dolomite tappone will be. Giau as the penultimat climb is good, but it is not optimal connected to Piani di Pezze. That is far from being the best location for a MTF or a stage finish in the Dolomites.

 

[YavorD]

I wonder how that Dolomite tappone will be. Giau as the penultimat climb is good, but it is not optimal connected to Piani di Pezze. That is far from being the best location for a MTF or a stage finish in the Dolomites.

I read that Fedaia will be included as well.
Not sure if it's true.

 

[Berniece]

Just very typical of NWern Europeans to think Mediterranean countries are below them ( on a map)

They have great food

 

[OlavEH]

I read that Fedaia will be included as well.
Not sure if it's true.

That would be interesting. Could we see something crazy like San Pellegrino, Fedaia, Pordoi and Giau before the last climbe to Piani de Pezze?

 

[YavorD]

That would be interesting. Could we see something crazy like San Pellegrino, Fedaia, Pordoi and Giau before the last climbe to Piani de Pezze?

I think the best we can realistically hope for is Giau-Falzarego-Fedaia-Pordoi-Pezze

 

[OlavEH]

I think the best we can realistically hope for is Giau-Falzarego-Fedaia-Pordoi-Pezze

Is it rumoured where the stage will start?

I thought they may would approach from the west since a Madonna di Campiglio MTF is rumorued and they will continue to Friuli for the next stage.

 

[ashhutch1997]

I think the best we can realistically hope for is Giau-Falzarego-Fedaia-Pordoi-Pezze

Was thinking something like this, or even Giau from Cortina-Marmolarda-Pordoi-Pezze, from Feltre, which is the rumoured start, that'll be over 200k.

 

[YavorD]

Was thinking something like this, or even Giau from Cortina-Marmolarda-Pordoi-Pezze, from Feltre, which is the rumoured start, that'll be over 200k.

The Giro usually has at least 1 mountain stage over 200k, so I don't put it out of question.
If it was "the hardest race in the world" it would be forbidden zone, because they rely on ultra hard and long 160k stages, but the Giro still does these easy 200k mountain stages.

 

[YavorD]

Is it rumoured where the stage will start?

I thought they may would approach from the west since a Madonna di Campiglio MTF is rumorued and they will continue to Friuli for the next stage.

I Don't have a clue where they start from, but if they come from the west, then at least one of Fedaia, Pordoi or Giau should be out of question, no?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Is it rumoured where the stage will start?

I thought they may would approach from the west since a Madonna di Campiglio MTF is rumorued and they will continue to Friuli for the next stage.

They will have their obligatory stage into the Po Valley (albeit this time with Vegni's beloved Ca' di Poggio close to the finish) in between.

 

[OlavEH]

I Don't have a clue where they start from, but if they come from the west, then at least one of Fedaia, Pordoi or Giau should be out of question, no?

Feltre was mentioned above here. That would make it possible to do Giau-Pordoi-Fedaia in either order. If the come from the west, they would have to do for example San Pellegrino like I suggested. Or only Fedaia or Pordoi before Falzarego and Giau.

I'm still waiting for a Domomite tappone where Fedaia would be the focal point. Something ending with Fedaia - Sella/Pordoi, alternatively a descent finish to Selva or Arabba.