Action-wise, a GT that stimulates attacks from further than 10km in 9 out of 21 stages (stages: 4, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20) does not deserve a vote less than 7.
That Sestola stage is like having Mende as penultimate climb followed by a 8km steep descent and 8 km at 5% ascent. Action will be almost guaranteed. And I expect more or less the same (attacks from more than 10 km) to happen in Pinerolo, Arezzo, Cividale, Corvara and S. Anna.
And I don't agree that this Giro is designed with the aim of creating minimal gaps. The best rider(s) will create a big cushion and I fear this Giro will be settled by the MTT (one of the disadvantages ).
That Sestola stage is like having Mende as penultimate climb followed by a 8km steep descent and 8 km at 5% ascent. Action will be almost guaranteed. And I expect more or less the same (attacks from more than 10 km) to happen in Pinerolo, Arezzo, Cividale, Corvara and S. Anna.
And I don't agree that this Giro is designed with the aim of creating minimal gaps. The best rider(s) will create a big cushion and I fear this Giro will be settled by the MTT (one of the disadvantages ).