Spain have named their squad for the 2026 European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, the Netherlands, on 78 November. Reigning national champions Felipe Orts and Sofia Rodriguez headline a 15-rider team. National coach Javier Ruiz de Larrinaga has selected riders across all six categories: elite,...

British cycling prospect Tomos Pattinson will step up to the WorldTour with EF Education-EasyPost in 2027, just one season after leaving Team Visma | Lease a Bike's development programme. The move will also see the Dudley-born rider join Ben Healy, with whom he shares a childhood cycling club and sc...

The 2027 Giro dItalia route has been unveiled. Heres a stage-by-stage look at the mens race and some thoughts and data on the course.It runs from Saturday 8 May to Sunday 30 May 2027.When once an iron curtain fell between Italy and Slovenia, Stage 1 celebrates gives a literal meaning to the sinews of peace as riders will strain theirs while celebrating the open border as they criss-cross between both countries. The hilly finish with three marked climbs and more in the final 40km could drop some sprinters but several ought to be able to hold on.Stage 2starts in the Slovenian capital and goes to Koper, a seaside town where hopefully some entrepreneur has a bar called the Kabana. Whats certain is its a regular stage, via the main road from the capital to the coast. The final climb is a wide main road but just enough to eject some sprinters.Stage 3 looks flat with two little bumps but the second of these is a hard climb. When the Giro went over the Mostaccin in 2016 the peloton split and in just three kilometres at 9% we got a selection worth of an Alpine climb with several GC candidates clear and some caught out behind. A few riders, and plenty in the race convoy, will remember this which could make for a self-fulfilling outcome.Stage 4 is the first obvious sprint stage with a finish on the Adriatic coast by Rimini using the Misano motor racing circuit. The map is not out yet but the course could have some twists around Cerasolo but thats about it for surprises. Its all on the home roads of the Bardiani team but it looks like they wont be there.Stage 5 and the first summit finish. The Giro pays tribute to Michele Scarponi with the start in Filottrano. The summit finish is new for the Giro but a classic in Tirreno-Adriatico where Simon Yates and Mikel Landa have won; this is not one of those first week big ring climbs the Giro sometimes has, even in May itll be more selective.Stage 6 is an uphill finish of sorts to Lanciano. The towns is perched on a ridge and if we can see the profile its worth waiting for the details because todays profile has come out but not the micro details. Is this going to be a twisty finale in town over ancient flagstones to finish by a landmark, or will it end up by an industrial estate on the edge of town for the sake of convenience?Stage 7is the first time trial of the race and if the profile makes it look like a mountain time trial, it doesnt quack like one. Its main roads with steady gradients, often 4% and so everyone will use time trial bikes but itll feel like a course to test back muscles as much as legs. This will frustrate a rider like Ganna but equally leave pure climbers floundering.Stage 8 and the race returns to Napoli again, the race has a deal with the city. Note the uphill finish, the line appears to rise, and even higher than the Monte di Procida climb before, so expect a different kind of finish. If the race always visits hopefully the seemingly habitual rain at least from the last two years stays away.Stage 9 goes to Monte Livata, tested by RCS recently in the U23 Giro when Lorenzo Finn won the stage and time gaps go wide. The 17% label feels excessive but the first three kilometres are over 10% so its another selective summit finish. Probably not race defining butStage 10 is a long day across the Sibillini mountains including the Presta climb, its ripe for a breakaway thanks to the uphill start to help the breakaway form and the distance where several teams might be content to let the right move stay away.Stage 11 passes by plenty of climbs but sticks to the flat of the Arno valley all day except for the one climb, branded as Vetta le Croci but looking a lot like the Passo dellAlberaccio before dropping down to the finish on the Mugello motor racing circuit. The climbing again should be enough to eject and deject some sprinters.Stage 12and a Tuscan stage that might bring back memories for some as the finish is in Lunigiana, once an old province and today, at least for the peloton associated with one of the best junior stage races, where past winners include Tadej Pogaar, Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas and plenty more. The Zum Zeri climb is a ski station summit thats sparse in winter and summer alike and another steep finish.Stage 13 is a dash to Reggio for a likely sprint finish.Stage 14 is an alternative giro di Lombardia, ticking off the Ghisallo climb but in the reverse direction to usual. Another summit finish awaits, 10km at a tough 9% and while almost a road to nowhere, it ends in a small car park it is a wide road.Stage 15 is a time trial from Monzas motor racing circuit to Milan, the same start and finish as 2016s final stage but this has added kilometres.Stage 16 is the tappone, the big stage. At 192km its not the longest distance but could last the longest given the 5,700m vertical gain weather permitting for 25 May and the severity, the Mortirolo is climbed twice and each time via the hard Pantani route from Mazzo. The Gavia is the literal high point of the race and features a novelty with new cycle path. Towards the top theres been a tunnel and outside this, a small gravel track hugging the cliff face immortalised by Jobst Brand but now this has been cleared, paved and the fencing improved. Its only half a kilometre but its only a car width wide. The Mortirolo features again and the road to Aprica is awkward, not as steep as whats come before but by now still tiring.Stage 17 goes to Vo which briefly became internationally famous in 2020 when the Covid-19 outbreak started in Italy and the town was quarantined, as in closed off to outsiders. Now its open to all with two climbs in the Euganei hills to thwart the sprinters.Stage 18 is a mountain stage but accessible to many, the two climbs of the Durone (callous pass, was it a hard walk in old boots?) are almost big ring kind of climbs but the mid-stage Daone will get front and rear mechs moving with its sustained 11-12% slopes. The final climb sees the slope ease, infamous for Pantanis Giro ejection, the race has returned several times since and Ben OConnor won here in 2020.Stage 19 is ripe for a third week breakaway as tired riders confront the desperation of a last shot at the win.Stage 20 with the Zoncolan to settle things. Its climbed via the hardest side and a climb whose name has become a brand, a yardstick: Is it as hard as the Zoncolan? Today lower gearing means its not the dreaded experience it once was but it remains fearsome, especially because if someone is to attack to win the race or make a late GC gain it requires so much force to accelerate that itll settle things, and all before the natural amphitheatre towards the finish where an expectant weekend crowd will roar home the riders.Stage 21 is the regular Rome finish, a trip to the sea before laps around the city.The VerdictThe first route of new race director Stefano Allochio. An ex-pro, he was sprinter but theres no kindred sympathy here, three sprint stages look certain but its a stretch to get to five. Two time trials stand out and the distance of 50km sounds like molto but two years ago the total was over 70km, and flat.There was talk earlier in the year the Giro would go piano on the mountains until later in the race but theres plenty throughout. 50,250m of vertical gain in 2027 is within the norms, theres no inducement like 2024 to accommodate a Giro-Tour double. Five summit finishes two more than the Tour make the mountains as crucial to the winner as ever as well. With few sprint stages and a selection of 20-30 minute summit finishes theres a Spanish feel. La Vuelta de Italia?The use of motor racing circuits isnt novel but three in a year is, other stagvs have a circuit feel; twice up the Mortirolo on one stage, double Durone on another, this is spectator-friendly and helps contain the course too for the organisers. The Gavia, Mortirolo and Zoncolan all make welcome returns, the Giro as much, or even more than the Tour, needs its celebrity climbs as they supply box office appeal; plenty of other stages offer sport with surprises in the Apennines. The only thing missing from this Giro is the south of Italy, the race doesnt venture beyond Napoli.Todays presentation was notable for it happening today, it wasnt long ago that the race route was unveiled in January and teams had to be given a draft suggestion of the course ahead of this so they could make plans. Now theres plenty of time to review the route and make plans. To the point where today its unclear who will ride.Remco Evenepoel? Two time trials totalling 57km are an invitation. The Giro needs a star rider each year, were these days included to tempt him? Only now the Tour is alluring with two flat time trials totalling 71km to punish Pogaar. Could Evenepoel do both? Possibly but the double is not easy for anyone and, as suggested here as a hypothesis, harder still for Evenepoel as he can drop to his climbing weight like a boxer for a bout but holding it for three months between May and July maybe too much. If RCS really want to invite Evenepoel perhaps the Monza to Milan TT needs to become Monza-Milan-Monza? Maybe Lipowitz goes for it?One rider clearly fascinated by Giro is Paul Seixas. But next year is tied up with his contract, stay at Decathlon and he and the team can plan for the future including a Giro bid next year; sign elsewhere for 2028 and his last year with the Decathletes could see him obliged to the ride the Tour, hardly a punishment but a likely outcome.Several teams have multiple leaders, its likely Felix Gall rides the Giro again especially as the Tours TTs look worse for him; is it back to the Giro for Antonio Tiberi after a discreet Tour or does Jacob Omrzel get first say and a chance to start in Slovenia? At Red Bull could Lorenzo Finn start; and is Giulio Pellizzari likely to come back for another go, probably as few time trial kilometres helps. UAE could see Joo Almeida restart his grand tour ambitions, but does Isaac del Toro now get priority? And so on, a vacuum into which we can only speculate. One certainty is that Tadej Pogaar wont ride. This fact will inform some decisions in the coming weeks.The post 2027 Giro dItalia Route first appeared on The Inner Ring.

CyclistGiro dItalia Women 2027 route revealed including uphill time-trial and massive Monte Bianco finaleThe route for the Giro dItalia Women 2027 has been announced, with the parcours contained within the northwest of Italy, starting in Viagreggio on Saturday 29th May and coming to a big finish on Sunday 6th June on the Italian side of Mont Blanc. It will be one for the climbers, with the nine-stage race including 1,132km of racing, ever so slightly less than last year, but far more climbing than its predecessor with 17,450m of elevation gain compared to 2026s 12,500m.There are three mountain stages plus an uphill time-trial, and only two of the remaining stages are free from some form of climbing test though that doesnt mean there arent plenty of opportunities for bunch sprints.Giro dItalia Women 2027 key informationDates: Sunday 29th May Sunday 6th JuneStart: Viareggio,ItalyFinish: Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc), ItalyTotal distance: 3,418kmTotal elevation gain: 50,250mTV coverage: TNT Sports, HBO Max, TNT Sports, SBS, FloBikes, SuperSport, RaiMost wins: Fabiana Luperini (five)2026 winner: Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez)Giro dItalia Women 2027 routeThe 2027 edition of the Giro dItalia Women is contained in a small corner of the country, starting in the Tuscan seaside city of Viagreggio before heading further northwest towards the Aosta Valley before finishing with a showdown around Monte Bianco, the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif.If this was the Tour of Britain our Facebook comments would be full of complaints. That said, a look at the stages indicates this could be a thriller of a race.Giro dItalia Women 2027 stage-by-stage previewStage 1, Saturday 29th May: Viareggio Viareggio, 124kmThe Grande Partenza in Viagreggio kicks the 2027 Giro dItalia Women off on a hilly circuit that includes four ascents of the punchy climb to Pitoro. A lump in the road rather than a race-splitter, this should still end up in a bunch sprint to decide who wears the first maglia rosa, which is likely to be Lorena Wiebes looking for vengeance after her disqualification in 2026.Stage 2, Sunday 30th May: Massa Genova, 139kmThe undulating second stage features two classified climbs in the Passo del Bracco and San Martino di Noceto, with a few extra small bumps in the road hit on the way to Genova including one right at the end to shake things up in the finale. A sprinter could hold on especially Wiebes or Elisa Balsamo but it could also provide an opportunity for an upset.Stage 3, Monday 31st May: Cogorno Viadana, 171kmThe longest stage of the race wouldve been a mountain stage if it was the other way around, but the peloton will climb the Passo del Bocco straight out of the gate before rolling down to a flat finish. Can the sprinters get back on after the climb or will some teams try to make it too hard?Stage 4, Tuesday 1st June: Credaro Passo della Presolana, 131kmThe first GC test and summit finish arrive on Stage 4 with 3,500m of climbing packed into just 130km. There might not be a womens Lombardia yet, but this stage will see riders climb the Passo di Ganda and Colle di Zambla, which both featured in the mens Monument in 2021, 2023 and 2025.Following that, the big finale will come on the 11.6km, 5.4% average Passo della Presolana, which kicks up to 10% in parts and will inevitably culminate in just one or two riders contesting the stage win and pink jersey.Stage 5, Wednesday 2nd June: Cassano dAdda Cassano dAdda, 140kmA pan flat day for the sprinters awaits after the previous stages slog, with four laps of a circuit around Cassano dAdda in Lombardy.Stage 6, Thursday 3rd June: Bergamo Madesimo-Valle Spluga, 137kmStage 6 heads even further north from Bergamo into the mountains. The mammoth Passo San Marco (19.6km, 7.4%) is up first as this years Cima Alfonsina Strada and features brutal slopes kicking up to 15%. Riders will then descend into Valle Spluga for the final 19.9km, 6.4% average climb up to Madesimo, which is the other side of the Passo della Spluga and Alpe Motta climbs previously used in the mens Giro in 2021.Stage 7, Friday 4th June: Carugate Rho, 147kmThis marks the final day for the sprinters, with a bunch sprint pretty much nailed on in Rho. The action takes place just north of Milan and underneath the legs of Lake Como, travelling westward at the Lago di Pusiano of the Lakes Briantei before eventually circling back south to end just 30km from where the flag was dropped earlier in the day.Stage 8, Saturday 5th June: Valdigne Valdigne, 11km (ITT)Theres only one time-trial at this race, and its a 11km mountain TT that flirts with Italys borders with France and Switzerland. The climb only averages 4.2%, so aerodynamics will still be important and TT bikes likely the better option, but the gradient does push up to 9% in parts, so it will be far from easy.Stage 9, Sunday 6th June: Monte Bianco, 132kmThe organisers havent actually said where the final stage will start and finish, theyve simply dubbed it the Monte Bianco stage Monte Bianco being the Italian word for Mont Blanc. Its a brutal finale for the race, with four classified climbs including the two-parter of Verrogne, which starts out with a 7.4km slope with a 7.9% average, allows 4km of downhill respite, and then delivers another 5.6km at 6.9%. The 2027 Giro dItalia Womens final climb is the savage Colle San Carlo, which averages nigh-on 10% for its 10.5km, including stretches at 15%. Following that summit, the stage ends with a 15km descent before one final push up to the finish lineThe post Giro dItalia Women 2027 route revealed including uphill time-trial and massive Monte Bianco finale appeared first on Cyclist.

Antonio Tiberi could finally fulfil a childhood dream at the 2027 Giro d'Italia, with the newly unveiled route taking the Bahrain - Victorious rider close to home for a summit finish on Monte Livata. For the 25-year-old Italian, the prospect of racing in front of his family has given him an extra re...

Winter is coming, and for many that means its time to dust off the indoor trainer setup and renew your favorite virtual training subscription. For others, it means bundling up in your winter riding gear and braving the conditions no matter what. If youre part of the latter camp, then youre probably already familiar with Castellis lineup of winter riding gear, which has been keeping hearty year-round cyclists comfortable for many years. Today, the Italian brand is introducing updated versions of some of its most popular cold-weather gear.This includes updated versions of the winter workhorse Sorpasso Pro Bibtights for both men and women. Theyve also redesigned their critical accessories for your extremities, utilizing the proprietary Polartec AirCore fabric to make the Estremo 2 Gloves and Estremo 2 Shoecovers the warmest Castelli has ever produced.Sorpasso Pro BibtightCastelli designed the Sorpasso Pro to have an extremely wide temperature range, so it could theoretically be the only bibtight you need for all of your winter riding. Its made with Castelli-engineered Definitivo warm fabric, with a claimed temperature bandwidth of 214 C / 3557 F. That should have you covered for those near-freezing starts or finishes with variable temps in between.According to Castelli, theyve also given them an updated anatomical cut with new patterning and shaping at the knees and hips for unrestricted pedaling. The high-stretch, compressive fabrics provide warmth, support, and all-day comfort, while the lie-flat, seamless bib straps keep them anchored and stable in varying riding positions.The Soprasso Pro Bibtights include Castellis flagship Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad for comfort on long rides. The design also subtly integrates reflective elements for winter visibility with minimal impact on aesthetics, along with a zipperless ankle to reduce bulkTemperature Range: 214 C / 3557 FFit: TailoredSizes: XS-3XL (mens); XS-XL (womens)Colors: Belgian Blue, Black and Smoky Gray (mens); and Black (womens)RRP 200,00 | $240,00 | 220,00Estremo 2 GloveA mainstay in the Castelli lineup since 2012, the Estremo Glove is getting its first update in 14 years. The main story here is the move to the proprietary Polartec AirCore fabric weve recently seen incorporated into numerous jackets in Castellis cool/cold weather lineup. This material features an electrospun nanofiber membrane that blocks freezing winds while allowing rapid moisture transfer. Inside, a fleecy liner provides loft and thermal insulation with a claimed temperature range of -55 C / 2341 F.The Estremo 2 has a pre-curved construction along with a silicone-printed palm for cold-weather grip. The outside of the palm also includes the Castelli Damping System (CDS) to provide some cushioning to eliminate nerve numbness on long winter road rides. The Estremo 2 Gloves have an extended cuff with a Velcro closure to keep them snug and fit under the sleeves of jackets, and a microsuede thumb panel for those inevitably runny noses.Temperature Range: -55 C / 2341 F (unisex)Sizes: XS-2XLColor: BlackRRP 120,00 | $140,00 | 130,00Estremo 2 ShoecoverThe new Estremo 2 Shoecover gets the same treatment. Like the Estremo 2 Gloves above, the Shoecover is also switching to the windproof Polartec AirCore outer shell with a full fleece lining. Castelli says this construction results in its warmest bootie ever. On that note, they claim they are suited for temperatures well below freezing, with a stated range of -105 C / 1441 F.The Estremo 2 Shoecovers are cut high on the calf to overlap with your favorite bibtights, with a full-length YKK Aquaguard zipper for easy on/off. While the AirCore material is not waterproof, Castelli says it provides protection from light rain and road spray. They have reflective elements incorporated on all sides to enhance winter visibility, and a high-durability material underfoot.Temperature Range: -105 C / 14341 F (unisex)Sizes: XS-2XLColor: BlackRRP 160,00 | $185,00 | 175,00AvailabilityCastellis updated Sorpasso Pro Bibtights and Estremo 2 Gloves and Shoecovers officially launch today. They are live on the Castelli website, although some colors and sizes dont appear to be in stock just yet. Head to the brands website to check availability or find a Castelli dealer near you.castelli-cycling.com

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UPDATED November 3, 2026 BY Michael Coo IN Olive Route no comments Kalamata: Cycling Greece & ItalyThe Olive Route Cycling Tour is divided into 3 separate sections which, like the olives they are named after, each have a distinct flavour, its own individual appeal. Of course, as anyone who has visited a tapas bar knows, the combination of all 3 types of olives is also a winning combination! So try one, two, or all three!Lets start with Kalamata. The olive itself, appropriately named after a Greek city in the southern Peloponnese Peninsula, is large and purple with a fruity and smokey taste and a meaty texture.What about the Kalamata section of the Olive Route, a 2220 km journey from Athens to Milan? What makes it so special?AcropolisGiven the current political climate, having the riders of the Olive Route begin their journey in the shadow of the Acropolis, which watched over Athens as the ideal of democratic governance emerged, seems serendipitous. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Parthenon, an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess, Athena that incorporates some incredible architectural and engineering techniques. Be sure to book your tickets ahead of time.The Best Day Of Cycling In ItalyIt just kept getting better and better. It was almost indescribable.Somewhere in Italy on the Olive Route there is an 85 km stage that will knock your (cycling) socks off but you will have to join the tour to find out where!Mosaics of RavennaEven in a country like Italy, with its seemingly endless treasury of cultural riches, the mosaics of Ravenna stand out. These beautiful pieces of early Christian art were created between the 5th and 6th centuries and are situated in 8 (yes, 8!) UNESCO World Heritage buildings. The tradition continues today as students from around the world come to Ravenna to learn the art of mosaic. You can also try your hand at creating your own piece of art in a local workshop.Leonardo da Vinci Museum Of Science & TechnologyIn 2025, Founder Henry Gold was wandering aimlessly through Milan when he noticed this museum. He recalls that Inside I saw Leonardos sketches for a variety of inventions from flying machines, to military devices, to a mechanical walking lion. The exposition and the range of Leonardos work or rather his genius simply mesmerized me. There was a whole room dedicated to Leonardos Last Supper painting including a video of the colours of the painting when Leonardo first created it.RELATEDTOUROlive Route The Olive. The food most closely associated with Western European civilization. Olive oil. One of the most important ingredients in European cuisine... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "Kalamata: Cycling Greece & Italy" Cancel reply

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CyclistGiro dItalia 2027 route revealed including Zoncolan, double Mortirolo and Slovenian startHot on the heels of the Tour de Frances route reveal, the Giro dItalia has unveiled its 2027 route.After the foreign starts of 2025 and 2026, the mens race will begin in Italy from the Adriatic city of Trieste. That said, the Grande Partenza will feature a day and a halfs visit to Slovenia, which act as co-host of the races big start for the first time.From there, the race will head around Italy clockwise, passing through the Marche, Abruzzo, Tuscany and Milan before a ferocious final week headlined by a vicious double ascent of the Mortirolo and a summit finish to the Monte Zoncolan before another procession into Rome.Despite the Tour de Frances heavy reliance on time-trials next summer, the Giro has thrown in two ITTs, one uphill and the other a flat test around Milan. The route, however, could be considered more mountainous than the Tours, totalling 50,250m of elevation gain, including seven summit finishes.Giro dItalia 2027 key informationChris AuldDates: Saturday 8th May Sunday 30th MayStart: Trieste,ItalyFinish: Rome, ItalyTotal distance: 3,418kmTotal elevation gain: 50,250mTV coverage: TNT Sports, HBO Max, SBS on Demand, RaiMost wins: Fausto Coppi, Alfredo Binda, Eddy Merckx (five)2026 winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike)Giro dItalia 2027 routeThe 2027 Giro dItalia begins just within Italys borders in Trieste. However, much of the opening stage will take place in Slovenia before heading back to Trieste, where the first pink jersey will be handed out. After a full days racing spent across the border the following afternoon, the race returns to Italy on Stage 3, where the peloton begins to make progress southward.The first of the races seven summit finishes comes on Stage 5, a day that will serve as a tribute to Michele Scarponi in the Marche, before an uphill time-trial in Abruzzo to get the GC shuffled once again.After another mountaintop finish at Monte Livata, the second week begins on the outskirts of Rome, where the riders will head toward the Apennines via a summit finish in Zum Zeri. The race then moves north towards Milan, where a weekend of GC action is promised, first with the steep finish to Piani di Bobbio, then a time-trial through the fashion capital.The final week poses a brutal string of mountain stages through the Alps and Dolomites. Stage 16 promises a massive 5,700m of climbing, culminating in a double ascent of the treacherously steep Passo del Mortirolo. For further damage, a mountaintop finish to Madonna di Campiglio will preface one final mountain showdown in Friuli, where the riders will meet the Monte Zoncolan for the first time in six years. From there, the Giro winner will be crowned, with just a procession in Rome left to tackle on Sunday May 30th.In total, the route includes eight hilly stages, six flat, five mountain days and two time-trials, totalling 57km against the clock. The amount of climbing increases on the 2026 route by a few thousand, taking it to 50,250m in 2027.Giro dItalia 2027 stage-by-stage previewStage 1: Saturday 8th May, Trieste Trieste, 172km After several years of bidding, Trieste will finally host the Giros Grande Partenza.The city has been passed across borders for centuries, so its fitting that the race will head from Trieste and into Slovenia almost directly after the flag drops.The opening days final 20km looks punchy, perhaps favouring the sprinters with some tougher legs or even a GC puncheur. Stage 2: Sunday 9th May, Ljubljana Koper, 166kmThe Grande Partenza is only Italian by name, because Stage 2 will be entirely in Slovenia, starting in the capital Ljubljana. The profile dodges any of the mountain passes that shaped Tadej Pogaar, instead favouring the lush hills and wine-making plains of the countrys western side. However, everything concludes with another punchy finale, this time on the way into the coastal city of Koper.The organisers will be hoping that this will be enough to entice Pogaar, but the Slovenian has already shared his 2027 racing schedule, which bypasses the race altogether. Over to you, Primo.Stage 3: Monday 10th May, Cervignano del Friuli Possagno, 163km The first stage entirely on Italian roads comes on Stage 3, which tables yet another finale for tougher sprinters.Stage 4: Tuesday 11th May, Argenta Misano AdriaticoAfter three stages with hilly finales, the sprinting purists will get their chance on Stage 4.The route heads down the coast to Misano Adriatico, where the Giro hasnt finished in almost 30 years. Although its not finishing in the town centre because the finish line will be located on the Autodromo Marco Simoncelli, a frequent stop on the MotoGP circuit.Stage 5: Wednesday 12th May, Filottrano Sassotetto, 139kmStage 5 should tear the GC open, but also act as a tribute to Michele Scarponi as part of the ten-year anniversary of his death.As such, the stage begins in Filottrano, his home town and where he died in a road collision a decade ago. From there, the race will head through his home region toward the mountain peak of Sassotetto. The climb, 13km long and with a 7% average gradient, is furnished with a memorial to Scarponi.Stage 6: Thursday 13th May, Alba Adriatica Lanciano, 148kmAfter our first taste of mountain roads, the Giro throws in one of its typical Tuscan punchy stages. This time, Lanciano is given the right to host the finish, which could go in the direction of a breakaway, puncheurs or the sprinters.Stage 7: Friday 14th May, Sulmona Campo di Giove, 19.6km (ITT)For the first time in years at the Giro since Roglis overall win, incidentally the race will feature an uphill time-trial.Its hardly the Planche des Belles Filles. Instead, this time-trial will be fought out on a 12km-long climb at an average gradient of 4%, so it could require riders to stay in the aero tuck throughout.Stage 8: Saturday 15th May, Trasacco Naples, 219kmIt now seems obligatory for the Giro to visit Naples during its first week. The race has been to the city every year since 2022, with the sprinters usually coming out on top.After the chaos of wet cobbles last year though, the finish will be moved to a new location, one that could be slightly more testing than in previous years. Stage 9: Sunday 16th May, Itri Monte Livata, 180kmThe first week of racing will reach its GC crescendo with a mountain stage on the outskirts of Rome.Monte Livata, the stages final climb, is a Giro newbie, offering 13km of climbing at an average gradient of 6.8%. While never traced by the 100-year-old Grand Tour, the Giro Next Gen tackled the climb during last years edition on a stage won by eventual winner Lorenzo Finn, who will move into Red Bulls pro ranks in 2027.Stage 10: Tuesday 18th May, Palombara Sabina Norcia, 218km After the rest day, everything restarts in Lazio in the historic town of Palombara Sabina. The profile looks rather banal until the final 40km, which feature two categorised climbs. From the summit of the final KoM, theres a long 20km descent to take them to the finish in Norcia.Stage 11: Wednesday 19th May, Gualdo Tadino Scarperia, 220kmThe sprinters might get hold of another chance of glory on Stage 11, which features few obstacles before the days conclusion in the Tuscan town of Scarperia, or at least the motor racing circuit nearby. For anyone counting, this is the longest stage in the 2027 race at 220km.Stage 12: Thursday 20th May, Montecatini Terme Zum Zeri, 173kmBack into the mountains on Stage 12, which begins in the historic spa town of Montecatini Terme. The Giro is breaking new ground here in the mountains of northern Tuscany, with a mountaintop finish to Zum Zeri, an Apennine peak not visited before by the race. The Passo Due Santi is viciously steep, reaching an average of 9% over its 7km-long ascent, with slopes reaching double digits in the second half. Stage 13: Friday 21st May, Borgo Val di Taro Reggio Emilia, 176kmThis stage is as flat as they come in this years Giro. Expect a sprint in Reggio Emilia, considered one of Italys gastronomic centres.Stage 14: Saturday 22nd May, Cant Piani di Bobbio, 187kmStage 14 is one of the most interesting stages at this years Giro, balancing Lombardy classics with new finds. Itll be a relentless test too, with several passes to contest before a new finish atop the Piani di Bobbio. The climb is 10km, but touches double digits for a fair chunk of its ascent, maxing out around 18%. Stage 15: Sunday 23rd May, Monza (Autodromo) Milan, 37.3km (ITT)The races second and final time-trial is an old staple of the Giro, a race against the clock in Milan. Starting from Monza, venue for F1s Italian Grand Prix, itll be flat as a pancake as the riders snake their way into the Giros historic capital.Its been a while since we last saw Milan host a time-trial like this, but it used to be a yearly occurrence back in the 2000s and 2010s Egan Bernal was the last rider to be crowned Giro champion in the city back in 2021.Stage 16: Tuesday 25th May, Sondrio Aprica, 192kmNo doubt, this is the Queen Stage at next years race and could quite possibly be one of the hardest stages weve ever seen at a modern Giro dItalia.The 2,600m-high and 16km-long Passo Gavia will be sandwiched between two ascents of the iconic Mortirolo, making this a whopping 5,700m of climbing. Most of that climbing will be over the 8% marker, as the Mortirolo averages a brutal 10.1% in gradient.Aprica has hosted the Giro on several occasions, usually as a follow-up to the Mortirolo. The last time the mens race visited was in 2022, when Jan Hirt took the stage and catapulted up the GC during the races final week.Stage 17: Wednesday 26th May, Chiari Vo, 194kmTime for the Giros customary transitional stage during the final week. This year, it takes us eastward through Veneto toward the town of Vo, a new finish town for the Corsa Rosa.Stage 18: Thursday 27th May, Rovereto Madonna di Campiglio, 154kmStage 18 is a bumpy one, sending the bunch up four big climbs well, three with two ascents of the Passo Durone before reaching its highest point: the Madonna di Campiglio.Madonna di Campiglio is a steady climb, lasting just over 10km at an average gradient of 6%. That said, it has an illustrious list of former winners that includes Marco Pantani, Mikel Landa and Ben OConnor.Stage 19: Friday 28th May, Rovereto Sacile, 199kmYou thought there would be just one transitional stage in the mountains? Well, think again. Stage 19 could offer the sprinters another chance at glory while the pink jersey contenders rest their legs.Stage 20: Saturday 29th May, Pordenone Monte Zoncolan, 180kmThe alternative choice for Queen Stage is this: the return of the Monte Zoncolan.The Zoncolans tougher ascent from Ovaro will be used on this occasion, breaking an almost decade-long hiatus for this Giro icon. Enduring just over 10km, the climb averages 11.9%, with slopes hitting a maximum of 22% close to base camp. Those stats lead it to be considered one of the toughest climbs in Europe.Lorenzo Fortunato was the last rider to win on the Zoncolan, but that was on the easier Sutrio route back in 2021. When the leg-breaking Ovaro side last made an appearance, Chris Froome came out victorious, taking his first Giro stage victory atop this Friuli pass. Stage 21: Sunday 30th May, Rome Rome, 131kmAfter a lengthy transition from Friuli, the Giro will conclude in the Italian capital once again. The race organisers seems to favour a Roman finish these days, primarily due to financial reasons, and the Giro will return to the Eternal City in 2027 for what can only be expected to be a sprint outside the iconic Colosseum.The post Giro dItalia 2027 route revealed including Zoncolan, double Mortirolo and Slovenian start appeared first on Cyclist.