Cycling: The 6th Giro d'Italia will take place from May 29th to 2022th, 105. The professionals start in Budapest, Hungary, and after more than 3.400 kilometers they reach the finish line in Verona. In our compact preview of the Giro d'Italia, we look at possible favorites and all 21 stage profiles.
Giro d'Italia 2022 stages: few time trials, lots of climbing
For the 14th time in the history of the Giro d'Italia, the tour begins abroad. The Grande Partenza in Budapest marks the start of the first Grand Tour of the year. On May 6th, the first wearer of the Maglia Rosa will probably be chosen in a mass sprint. However, this could quickly change shoulders again, since the following day there is a short individual time trial on the program before the fastest men in the world sprint for a day's victory again. Unusually, the first rest day follows because the transfer to Avola, Italy is pending. Some drivers can certainly use this early break. After all, they have to climb Mount Etna. In addition, the climbers can look forward to the Mortirolo, the Passo di San Pellegrino and the Passo Pordoi within the three weeks. Seven stages await the sprinters. The two time trials only cover a total of 26,3 kilometers and will therefore only have a minor impact on the overall standings.
Teams & Favorites: Carapaz, Yates & Almeida?
Of course, all 2022 current WorldTour teams will start at the Giro d'Italia 18. In addition, the teams Alpecin - Fenix and Arkéa - Samsic are invited, as they were the two best UCI ProTeams in 2021. In addition, the Italian second divisionaries Bardiani-CSF-Faizanè and Drone Hopper - Androni Giocattoli received an invitation. Defending champion Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) from Colombia cannot take part in the Tour of Italy due to his fall a few months ago. Instead, the Ecuadorians should probably Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) repeat their 2019 overall win. The Italian hopes rest on Julius Ciccone (Trek - Segafredo), Damian Caruso (Bahrain – Victorious) and Vincenzo Nibali (Astana), while the Spaniards Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) will probably give his farewell performance. Other favorites are the Portuguese Joao almeida (UAE) and the British Simon yates (BikeExchange) to name.
All the stage profiles of the Giro d'Italia 2022
06.05.2022/1/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Budapest - Visegrad (195,0 km)
In Visegrád, the Giro d'Italia chooses its first leader. It will not be a sprinter and not a classic time trialist, but a good puncher. But the classification drivers also have to be on their guard immediately.
07.05.2022/2/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Budapest – Budapest (9,0 km (RT))
Time Trial in Budapest. Those who are among the favorites in the fight against the clock will also have shown themselves at the top in yesterday's uphill sprint, because today the Maglia Rosa will be reassigned. And the same applies here: The classification drivers have to show good form early on in the tour.
08.05.2022/3/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Kaposvár – Balatonfüred (201,0 km)
Before it goes to Italy, the sprinters can also show themselves in Hungary. Day three of the 2022 Giro d'Italia sees a classic bunch sprint. How strong is Mark Cavendish?
10.05.2022/4/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Avola – Etna (166,0 km)
The fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia 2022 is not only the first in Italy, but also the first in the high mountains. Yesterday the riders were allowed to rest on the first rest day of the tour, but today it's really getting down to business. Here the first contenders for the overall victory will already experience a disappointment. The Maglia Rosa changes shoulders again.
11.05.2022/5/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Catania - Messina (172,0 km)
A day for the runaways. At the latest after yesterday's climbing, the overall classification was made new. So today the breakaways have their first real chance - and they're going to take it. Only the sprinter teams could thwart them in the second half of the race.
12.05.2022/6/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Palmi – Scalea (192,0 km)
There is not much to say about the sixth stage. In Scalea there will be a classic bunch sprint.
13.05.2022/7/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Diamante – Potenza (198,0 km)
It will be hilly at the Giro d'Italia 2022. The seventh stage is therefore made for a long escape and a large breakaway group. At the end of the day, one of them will celebrate victory. In the overall standings, nothing should actually change among the top favorites.
14.05.2022/8/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Naples – Naples (149,0 km)
With the start and finish in Napoli, another bumpy affair awaits us on the eighth stage. Again, the fight is runaway vs. sprinter. Exit? Uncertain!
15.05.2022/9/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Isernia – log cabin (187,0 km)
After the Etna, the second big chunk awaits the drivers with the Blockhaus. Climbers can look forward to their terrain. One day before the second rest day, the climbers and class riders must finally put their cards on the table. It is quite possible that the list of favorites for overall victory will only contain two or three drivers after this day.
17.05.2022/10/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Pescara – Jesi (194,0 km)
The stage after the second rest day belongs to the breakaways or the sprinters again. Jesi will show who wins this fight this time.
18.05.2022/11/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Santarcangelo di Romagna – Reggio Emilia (201,0 km)
The profile of the eleventh stage can be described very well with the word FLAT PLATE. Because the stage is still a whopping 201 kilometers long, the organizers unfortunately show us that they still haven't understood that such miserably long and uneventful stages tend to attract spectators less. Today, probably only the biggest cycling fans will spend several hours in front of the television. Of course, the Sprint Royal at the end can still be worthwhile.
19.05.2022/12/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Parma – Genoa (186,0 km)
The first half of the stage goes uphill gently and steadily, before then constantly going up and down in the second half. In Genova, a runaway should then celebrate his successful escape. The classification drivers keep their feet still.
20.05.2022/13/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Sanremo – Cuneo (157,0 km)
In Cuneo there should be another mass sprint. The climb in the first half of the race is completed at a leisurely pace, so that all sprinters with relatively fresh legs should sprint for the day's victory.
21.05.2022/14/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Santena – Torino (153,0 km)
Up and down and up and down - that's how it goes today from Santena to Turin. Even if the day's victory goes to the escapees, the class drivers have to be careful. Those who are already far behind could plan a long and risky escape. A good tactic is the be-all and end-all today.
22.05.2022/15/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Rivarolo Canavese – Cogne (177,0 km)
After 177 kilometers, the third violent mountain finish awaits us in Cogne today. So the day after, the drivers more than earned their third rest day. Since there are two mountains to climb before the final ascent, only the strongest can make it to the front today. Does the man in pink confirm his favorite role?
24.05.2022/16/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Salò – Aprica (200,0 km)
Directly after the third and final rest day, things get back to business. A strong climber will triumph again in Aprica. However, it is difficult to estimate whether this comes from the group of favorites or from the breakaway group.
25.05.2022/17/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Ponte di Legno – Lavarone (165,0 km)
Even if the first half of the stage leads mainly downhill, we can expect a tough start to the race today. Numerous drivers will try to get into the escape group right from the start. It is quite possible that drivers in tenth place in the overall standings are also among them. The captains must be on guard to make sure no dangerous man escapes. The day's win will again go to a breakaway.
26.05.2022/18/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Borgo Valsugana – Treviso (146,0 km)
Three words: mass sprint in Treviso!
27.05.2022/19/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Marano Lagunare – Santuario di Castelmonte (178,0 km)
Even if there is no tough high mountain stage on the program today, we can expect a fight between the favorites in the last kilometers. Whether it's about winning the day or just a few seconds depends on the composition of the breakaway group.
28.05.2022/20/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Belluno – Marmolada (167,0 km)
Preliminary decision on the penultimate day. If the challengers want to get the man in pink in trouble again, today is the last chance to do so. The seconds can only tumble up to Marmolada. The ascent is steep and the mountains before do the rest. It's quite possible that the overall standings will get mixed up again today.
29.05.2022/21/XNUMX | XNUMXst stage
Verona – Verona (17,0 km (RT))
The Giro d'Italia 2022 ends in the Verona time trial. Can the man in the Maglia Rosa defend his jersey? If the time gaps are tight, the Furioso finale takes place here. If the overall ranking is already established, we are only looking for the day's winner. This will probably not only be a classic time trialist, but also someone who can ride well downhill and uphill.
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