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The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We take a look at it's profiles.
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Stage 1: Vasto - Pescara, 160.5 kilometers
The race starts off with a hilly day, however the one that is most likely to end in a sprint. The day between Vasto and Pescara is 160 kilometers long and features a few hilltops, but it should end in a bunch sprint.
Stage 2: Alanno - Magliano de Marsi, 160.8 kilometers
The second day of racing in Abbruzo features a tough ascent early in the day which is 4.5 kilometers long at over 9%. There are two combinations of climbs where the peloton can be damaged. The latter comes close to the finish with 5Km at 4.6% and 3.1Km at 5% which summit with 19 and 14 kilometers to go before the fast and downhill finale into Magliano de Marsi.
Stage 3: Pratola Peligna - Prati di Tivo, 162.8 kilometers
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.
Stage 4: Montorio al Vomano - L'Aquila, 173.3 kilometers
The final day of racing is brutal and anything can happen. 173 kilometers of a roller-coaster ride from Montorio al Vomano to L'Aquila.
In every sense of the word it's a constantly up-an-down day where the riders find many small climbs, none too hard but combined they can wreak havoc in the race. 3400 meters of climbing and overall attacks can come just about anywhere. The finale is also in a hilltop, so even a sprint could create race-winning differences.
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