PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 stage 3 - UAE's race to lose at Prati di Tivo; Adam Yates and Pavel Sivakov the riders to beat

The Giro di Abruzzo has stepped in this spring to replace the Giro di Sicilia, attracting a strong field of riders. Taking place amidst the mountainous terrain of central Italy, Stage 3 promises compelling racing from April 9th to 12th. Let's preview this stage.

The queen stage. In the mountains of central Italy we've got a proper day in the mountains, with several ascents early in the day making it a tough first hour of racing. Everything will be pointed towards the final ascent to Prati di Tivo, which will also be used at the Giro d'Italia.

The climb is 14.7 kilometers at 7%, it will be key to the overall classification and will also provide an opportunity for the pure climbers to show off their talent.

*** Adam Yates, Pavel Sivakov
** Alexey Lutsenko
* George Bennett, Yannis Voisard, Sébastien Reichenbach, Giovanni Carboni, Matthew Riccitello, Domenico Pozzovivo, Jan Christen, Paul Double

Pick: Adam Yates