A transfer north then sets up the final two weeks running through the central provinces an onto another brutal final week through the Dolomites, northern Alps, and finally to Milano.
But it�s the stage details that make this really interesting, and our man Alessandro Federico has been busy sorting the rumours from the facts to present our side-door sneak preview.
If our sources are to be believed (we know a guy who knows a guy who's nonna's hairdresser's pizza maker knows a guy...) the city of Palermo should host the big start, and the TTT will charge around Monte Pellegrino on the right.
Route Anticipation: Known Unknowns
Here's what we know - which is all completely unknown until Saturday... but come along for the ride- it's a good one...
Week One
There�s no denying the Italians love to please the crowd � so regardless of what the ASO does, we�ll get a taste of Team Time Trial action on day 1 in Palermo with a circuit loop around the Monte Pellegrino, much like they did in 1954 (that Giro won by Clerici).
If the traditional finish in Catania is used, cobbles will be in effect - a very young Pippo Pozzato won the Giro di Catania a few years back.
We expect 2 more stages in Sicily; one arriving in Catania in the shadow of the active volcano Mount Etna, and the other one in Messina (2 sprinter stages).
The Abruzzo is a lovely setting for the Giro, then again, can you think of an area in Italy that's not?
We suspect the RCS has learned how to transfer the race by ferry to regain the mainland, at least we hope so as no one wants a repeat of this year�s debacle from Sardinia, but come hell or high water (or both), stages 4 & 5 start at the soul of the boot with one complete stage in Calabria (homeland of the PEZ�s inlaws) on Tuesday (Appennins) and the other one to Salerno (Contursi Terme) on Wednesday.
Peschici provided the venue for a thrilling finish for the Giro a few years back - Axel Merckx went solo late only to be caught by the field and the Dolphin stormed uphill sprint.
On the Thursday the 15th , stage 6 heads west to east to the beautifull Gargano region with finish in Peschici or Vieste (Appennins again).
Our sources get a little fuzzy here, as for Friday we�ve seen talk about a loop stage in the Gargano region, Peschici - Peschici. But what�s sure is the first mountain finish to 1395meters on top of Pescocostanzo (Abruzzo) on either Saturday or Sunday.
There's a former winner on a new team this year, who is teaming up with another former winner who just happens to be from the Abruzzo...raise your hand Mr. Di Luca.
Week Two
Here�s likely where we�ll see the first transfer day � up the boot leg to the first ITT from Pesaro to Urbino � right in Ale�s backyard on the Adriatic. It�s a 30-35km ITT from the coast to 500 m altitude to ancient town of Urbino. Still some confusion on the timing: ITT on Sunday and rest day on Monday? Or rest day on Monday and ITT on Tuesday?
Pantani's old stomping grounds are lumpier than an old mattress - and his favorite roads aren't all paved either. Look for a fantastic stage here.
Our sources are sure we�ll see a stage Urbania � Cesena through the Appennines with some interesting climbs like Carpegna and Sorrivoli. The final 40 km will be the same of the stage arrived in Cesena in 2004 (Sella won) � in fact, PEZ�s Jered Gruber reported these parcours as going �from coastal flat, dull, and boring to Ardennes madness with numerous short, steep climbs whose grades often resembled a high-schooler's age.� Should be good.
The next two days from Forl� to Carpi and Modena to Cittadella are for the sprinters.
Last time the Giro visited the Alpe di Pampeago, Simoni showed all comers who the grand master bad ass was.
Things then start to really rock with a great stage from Verona to the Alpe di Pampeago
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