The 2018 Giro d'Italia was the 101st edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The first half of the Giro began in Jerusalem, Israel, on 4 May with an individual time trial, while the second half's Stage 12, a hilly stage starting from Osimo, took place on 17 May. The race concluded in Rome on 27 May.
Stage 12 17 May 2018 – Osimo to Imola,
Stage 13 18 May 2018 – Ferrara to Nervesa della Battaglia,
Stage 14 19 May 2018 – San Vito al Tagliamento to Monte Zoncolan,
The stage departed north, through Dignano, to the Category 3 climb of the Monte di Ragogna. The descent was followed by an intermediate sprint at Forgaria nel Friuli. The route then turned east, then north and finally west to the Category 3 climb to Avaglio and a descent east through Caneva. An intermediate sprint followed at Paularo, which was immediately followed by the Category 2 climb of the Passo Duron. After a descent to Sutrio, the riders climbed the Category 3 route to Sella Valcalda in Ravascletto. The race then descended through Comeglians and began the Category 1 climb of Monte Zoncolan, east from Ovaro, to at the finish line.
Stage 15 20 May 2018 – Tolmezzo to Sappada,
Rest day 3 21 May 2018 – Trento
Stage 16 22 May 2018 – Trento to Rovereto, (ITT)
A number of riders were penalised for drafting during the stage including Fabio Aru and Diego Ulissi who finished in the top ten.
Stage 17 23 May 2018 – Riva del Garda to Iseo,
Stage 18 24 May 2018 – Abbiategrasso to Prato Nevoso,
Stage 19 25 May 2018 – Venaria Reale to Bardonecchia,
Stage 20 26 May 2018 – Susa to Cervinia,
Stage 21 27 May 2018 – Rome to Rome,
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