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Giro de Italia 2026: mucha montaña, tres primeras etapas en Bulgaria y una sola crono
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- Giro d'Italia 2026 will begin with three stages in Bulgaria, continuing the race's trend of starting abroad and emphasizing a mountain-heavy opening.
- The route features a single 40.2 km time trial from Viareggio to Massa, balancing climber-friendly days with a dedicated clock stage.
- The race climber profile culminates in a demanding queen stage from Feltre to Alleghe, featuring multiple ascents and the Passo Giau as a high point.
- Two high-mountain ascents near Piancavallo follow the queen stage, potentially deciding the general classification as the race heads toward its finale.
- Mauro Vegni describes a modern Giro with shorter, yet still demanding, stages alternating with long-range attack opportunities and seven summit finishes.
- Seven summit finishes are planned, preserving a balance between mountain days and sprinter-friendly stages to keep overall competition varied.
- The 2026 Giro will be the 16th time the race starts abroad, continuing a pattern after openings in Albania and other locations.
- The women’s Giro returns with nine stages from May 30 to June 7, featuring two high-mmountain finishes at Nevegal and Sestriere, and a Colle delle Finestre inclusion.
- Adam Yates is the defending Giro champion, with elite contenders like Jonas Vingegaard and Primož Roglič possibly shaping the field for a tight race.
- NBC Sports notes the Dolomites as the decisive terrain, with the final climb likely deciding the GC before Rome's ceremonial finish.
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