Preview of the Giro d'Italia 2023 | Evenepoel, Roglic, time trialists and strong climbing sprinters will be happy

Wednesday, 03 May 2023 at 22:19

The Giro d'Italia is traditionally the first Grand Tour of the year, held in the month of May. The Italian stage race is known for its long stages, multiple time trials and a third week of epic proportions. The 2023 edition is no different, with a start list that is sure to please cycling fans. IDLProCycling.com provides a preview with all the information about the course.

The Giro d'Italia is now heading into its 106th edition. The race is one of romance, of conservative character - and the month of May often plays a big role due to the weather. With Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic, RCS Sport's organization has two stars at the start, but former winner Tao Geoghegan Hart and men like Geraint Thomas, Jack Haig, Aleksandr Vlasov, João Almeida and Bauke Mollema are also coming to the Grande Partenza in the Italian Abruzzo.

In 2022, the Giro was won by Jai Hindley, who seized the lead for BORA-hansgrohe in the third week. The Australian, like many other purebread climbers, is not competing this year. The Tour de France has a course tailored for climbing specialists this year, so Giro idols such as Mikel Landa, Richard Carapaz and Romain Bardet are skipping the Giro.

Practical information Giro d'Italia 2023

Saturday, May 6th - Sunday, May 28th
Participants
Classification: WorldTour

In this article

Most recent winners
Course, climbs and times
Stage favorites
TV information

Most recent winners Giro d'Italia

2022 Jai Hindley
2021 Egan Bernal
2020 Tao Geoghegan Hart
2019 Richard Carapaz
2018 Chris Froome
2017 Tom Dumoulin
2016 Vincenzo Nibali
2015 Alberto Contador
2014 Nairo Quintana
2013 Vincenzo Nibali

Course, climbs and times Giro d'Italia 2023

Stage 1 - Saturday, May 6, 2023: Fossacesia Marina - Ortona (19.6 km, time trial ⏱)

The Giro d'Italia opens on an individual time trial. At 19.6 kilometers, it is quite long right off the bat, so there is an opportunity to create leads in the classification right away. The specialists will also be eyeing the first pink jersey, and the purebread climbers will seize the final stage - with a two-step rocket climb - to limit the damage.

Climbs

19.6 km: Ortona (1.2 km at 5.0%, maximum 8.0%)

Favorites

Filippo Ganna (INEOS Grenadiers)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick Step)
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)

Times

Start first rider: 1:50 p.m.
Finish last rider: approx, 5:09 p.m.

Stage 2 - Sunday, May 7, 2023: Teramo - San Salvo (202 km)

In Abruzzo, the terrain profile offers various possibilities and, on the second day, the organization chooses to cater to the sprinters. Along the way, a few hills will be conquered, but in the streets of San Salvo, we will essentially prepare for the first battle for stage victory and the purple sprint jersey.

Climbs

84.5 km: Silvi Paese (4.2 km at 5.4%)
103.3 km: Ripa Teatina (2.6 km at 5.0%)

Favorites

Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Mark Cavendish (Astana)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)

Times

Start: 12:30 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:26 p.m.

Stage 3 - Monday, May 8, 2023: Vasto - Melfi (216 km)

The third and final day from Abruzzo, finishing more inland in Melfi. It is the second day in a row that the total number of kilometers exceeds 200, the first 170 kilometers being without obstacles. In the final stretch, we will have two climbs close to each other, with the top of the last one about thirty kilometers from the finish. The finale is tricky, which makes timing important for the sprint.

Climbs

180.0 km: Valico dei Laghi di Monticchio (6.4 km at 6.4%)
187.1 km: Valico la Croce (3.1 km at 6.1%)

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla)
Andrea Vendrame (AG2R Citroën)

Times

Start: 12:00 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:28 p.m.

Stage 4 - Tuesday, May 9, 2023: Venosa - Lago Lecena (175 km)

On day four, after two days of sprinting, the first uphill finish (or thereabouts) awaits. As is often the case, the Giro organizes a test for the climbers' legs in the first week to spark some competition and put pressure on the riders building up towards week three. With three second-category climbs, you need to be on the ball to avoid losing time. The top of the climb is three kilometers from the finish.

Climbs

64.2 km: Passo delle Crocelle (7.2 km at 5.1%)
110.2 km: Valico di Monte Carruozzo (8.2 km at 5.2%)
172.0 km: Colle Molella (9.9 km at 6.2%)

Favorites

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step)
Tao Geoghegan Hart (INEOS Grenadiers)

Times

Start: 12:45 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:31 p.m.

Stage 5 - Wednesday, May 10, 2023: Atripalda - Salerno (171 km)

The sprinters are off to a good start in the first days of the Giro. After two opportunities on day two and three, they can basically have another go at it on day five, at least in theory. However, they will have to tackle a small hill before the flat finish in Salerno, so they will need to be able to handle that if they don't want to struggle.

Climbs

11.6 km: Passo Serra (3.8 km at 7.6%)
113.9 km: Guardia dei Lombardi (8.4 km at 3.0%)

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)
Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

Times

Start: 12:55 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:12 p.m.

Stage 6 - Thursday, May 11, 2023: Napoli - Napoli (162 km)

The profile is similar to that of stage five, so it remains to be seen how things will unfold there. Can the sprinters control everything along the way to Naples? Or will the escapees be able to outsmart them? With many sprinters who climb well, we suspect at the time of writing that there is still enough enthusiasm in this phase of the Giro to make it a sprint finish.

Climbs

48.8 km: Valico di Chiunzi (10.4 km at 5.8%)
95.9 km: Capo di Mondo (9.0 km at 4.0%)

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)
Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

Times

Start: 1:15 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:13 p.m.

Stage 7 - Friday, May 12, 2023: Capua - Campo Imperatore (218 km)

And this is why we watch the Giro d'Italia! The second uphill finish in the first week and we are only seven days into the race... The riders have to survive three climbs, with the final climb to Campo Imperatore. It's a gradual climb, but given its length, it could be a real killer. Will we see time gaps? Or can the breakaway riders with good climbing legs have their first real chance here?

Climbs

100.5 km: Roccaraso (7.3 km at 6.1%)
185.8 km: Calascio (13.8 km at 5.9%)
218.0 km: Campo Imperatore (28.2 km at 4.2%, max, 10.4%)

Favorites

Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe)
Gino Mäder (Bahrain Victorious)
Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ)

Times

Start: 11:20 a.m.
Finish: approx. 5:14 p.m.

Stage 8 - Saturday, May 13, 2023: Terni - Fossombrone (207 km)

During the second weekend of the Giro, we start on Saturday with a typical Giro finale. There will be a lot of climbing without heading into the real mountain passes. It's an ideal finale for escape artists, with the finish line downhill in Fossombrone. It's the fourth stage in eight days where we'll cover more than 200 kilometers. Whose legs will still be fresh during the final circuit?

Climbs

157.2 km: I Cappuccini (2.1 km at 10.0%)
171.5 km: Monte delle Cesane (7.3 km at 7.4%, max. 16.7%)
201.2 km: I Cappuccini (2.1 km at 10.0%)

Favorites

Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates)
Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost)
Victor Lafay (Cofidis)

Times

Start: 12:00 p.m.
Finish: approximately 5:11 p.m.

Stage 9 - Sunday, May 14, 2023: Savignano Sul Rubicone - Cesena (35.0 km, time trial ⏱)

The final stage of nine days of racing is a time trial - and this time it's a tough one of no less than 35 kilometers. There are no obstacles along the way, so the specialists can show their skills leading up to the first rest day. The classification will take a serious blow for some, although we are mainly curious which of the classification contenders will excel...

Climbs

None

Favorites

Filippo Ganna (INEOS Grenadiers)
Remco Evenepoel (Quick Step)
Tobias Foss (Jumbo-Visma)

Times

Start first rider: 1:10 p.m.
Finish last rider: approximately 5:09 p.m.

Stage 10 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Scandiano - Viareggio (196 km)

With the first rest day behind us, anything can happen in a stage like this - just like in the first week. Escaping riders may have already decided the outcome in the first part, or there may be some teams willing to control the race in favor of their sprinter. After all, the top of the final climb is located 76 kilometers from the finish line...

Climbs

87.5 km: Passo delle Radici (4.2 km at 6.3%)
120.7 km: Montperpoli (2.4 km at 8.4%)

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)
Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

Times

Start: 12:20 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:14 p.m.

Stage 11 - Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Camaiore - Tortona (219 km)

That's right, the fast sprinters should be able to handle this day. Four small climbs that haven't even been named - that shouldn't discourage riders such as Mark Cavendish.

Climbs

80.0 km: Passo del Bracco (10.1 km at 4.4%)
143.0 km: Colla die Boasi (9.3 km at 4.3%)
176.2 km: Passo dello Castagnola (4.9 km at 4.5%)

Favorites

Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Mark Cavendish (Astana)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)

Times

Start: 11:45 a.m.
Finish: approx. 5:14 p.m.

Stage 12 - Thursday, May 18, 2023: Bra - Rivoli (179 km)

The twelfth stage of the Giro will revolve around the final climb. The Colle Braida has its summit at 28 kilometers from the finish and therefore seems to be a perfect launching pad for an attack. Or is the breakaway group already guaranteed a sprint at this point in the race?

Climbs

36.0 km: Pedaggera (4.1 km at 4.3%)
151.1 km: Colle Braida (10.8 km at 5.9%, max. 11.4%)

Favorites

Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo)
Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ)
Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)

Times

Start: 12:45 p.m.
Finish: approximately 5:14 p.m.

Stage 13 - Friday, May 19, 2023: Borgofranco d'Ivrea - Crans Montana (207 km)

After a sober start in the days following the first rest day, the thirteenth stage finally brings some serious action. With three significant climbs, the classification riders are finally tested uphill again. We also reach the roof of the Giro with the Col du Grand Saint-Bernard, with the top at almost 2,500 meters!

Climbs

96.1 km: Col du Grand Saint-Bernard (34.0 km at 5.5%)
147.9 km: Croix de Coeur (15.5 km aan 8.6%)
207.0 km: Crans Montana (13.0 km aan 7.4%)

Favorites

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Tao Geoghegan Hart (INEOS Grenadiers)

Times

Start: 11:05 a.m.
Finish: approx. 5:11 p.m.

Stage 14 - Saturday, May 20, 2023: Sierre - Cassano Magnago (193 km)

One day after the delightful mountain stage, the riders can somewhat recover with a long but seemingly easy stage. There is still some climbing in Switzerland in the opening part of the stage, but towards the finale in Cassano Magnago, nothing seems to stand in the way of another sprint. Is everyone still on board?

Climbs

55.6 km: Passo del Sempione (19.9 km at 6.6%)

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla)
Andrea Vendrame (AG2R Citroën)

Times

Start: 12:15 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:14 p.m.

Stage 15 - Sunday, May 21, 2023: Seregno - Bergamo (195 km)

We close the second week of the Giro with a nice transition stage to Bergamo. Along the way, there is more than enough climbing to form a beautiful breakaway and settle the score in the finale. Or will we see GC riders emerge from their shells as we approach the second rest day?

Climbs

46.4 km: Valico di Valcava (11.8 km at 7.9%)
98.6 km: Selvino (12.0 km at 5.3%)
111.3 km: Miragolo San Salvatore (4.9 km at 7.2%)
164.4 km: Roncola Alta (10.8 km at 6.2%)

Favorites

Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates)
Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ)
Samuele Battistella (Astana)

Times

Start: 11:55 a.m.
Finish: approx. 5:12 p.m.

Stage 16 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023: Sabbio Chiese - Monte Bondone (203 km)

The third week is extremely tough and we start it off with a challenging mountain stage of over 200 kilometers. Along the way, there are five categorized climbs, with the finish atop Monte Bondone. This is where the riders will have to show their true colors.

Climbs

76.8 km: Passo di Santa Barbara (12.3 km at 8.4%)
84.2 km: Passo Bordala (3.7 km at 7.1%)
116.4 km: Matassone (11.4 km at 5.6%)
153.5 km: Serrada (17.5 km at 5.5%)
203.0 km: Monte Bondone (20.3 km at 6.7%)

Favorites

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Tao Geoghegan Hart (INEOS Grenadiers)

Times

Start: 11:05 a.m.
Finish: approx. 5:15 p.m.

Stage 17 - Wednesday, May 24, 2023: Pergine Valsugana - Caorle (195 km)

The penultimate chance for sprinters to make something happen is on day seventeen. Between two grueling mountain stages, there are no obstacles towards Caorle. Who will still have some power left in their legs for a fierce sprint?

Climbs

None

Favorites

Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)
Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

Times

Start: 12:50 p.m.
Finish: approx. 5:13 p.m.

Stage 18 - Thursday, May 25, 2023: Oderzo - Val di Zoldo (161 km)

After a day of rest, everyone's legs are recharged for a tough climbing session. The finish is located at the top of Val di Zoldo, preceded by four categorized climbs.

Climbs

40.8 km: Passo della Crosetta (13.5 km at 7.1%)
68.3 km: Pieve d'Alpago (3.6 km at 5.4%)
135.2 km: Forcella Cibiana (9.5 km at 7.9%)
155.7 km: Coi (6.3 km at 8.8%)
161.0 km: Val di Zoldo (2.6 km at 6.6%)

Favorites

Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious)
Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe)
Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost)

Times

Start: 12.30 uur
Finish: ongeveer 17.15 uur

Stage 19 - Friday, May 26, 2023: Longarone - Tre Cime di Lavaredo (183 km)

The last mountain stage in line is on day nineteen, with an unparalleled course. The organization leads the riders over five categorized climbs, with the finish on top of the steep Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The last kilometers of that climb ascend at an average of 11 percent.

Climbs

87.4 km: Passo Campolongo (4.0 km at 7.0%)
112.1 km: Passo Valparola (13.3 km at 5.9%)
143.5 km: Passo Giau (9.8 km at 9.3%)
169.5 km: Passo Tre Croci (8.2 km at 7.2%)
183.0 km: Tre Cime di Lavaredo (9.5 km at 7.1%)

Favorites

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Tao Geoghegan Hart (INEOS Grenadiers)

Times

Start: 11:50 a.m.
Finish: approximately 5:13 p.m.

Stage 20 - Saturday, May 27, 2023: Tarvisio - Monte Lussari (18.6 km, time trial ⏱)

So steep, how bizarre! The twentieth stage features an individual time trial, but it won't be a traditional time trial. The finish is set on top of the Monte Lussari, at 7.1 kilometers long, it is a monster of a climb - with an average gradient of 12.3 percent! The maximum gradient reaches 22 percent! This is a stage where the general classification will see some big changes - how could it not?

Climbs

Monte Lussari (7.1 km at 12.3%, max. 22%)

Favorites

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe)

Times

Start first rider: 11:30 a.m.
Finish last rider: approximately 6:29 p.m.

Stage 21 - Sunday, May 28, 2023: Roma - Roma (126 km)

No time trial on the final day this year, but a traditional parade towards Rome. Too bad, but the sprinters will be happy about it. Whoever is still in the race at this point can give it one last go.

Climbs

None

Favorites

Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
Mark Cavendish (Astana)
Fernando Gaviria (Movistar)

Times

Start: 3:30 p.m.
Finish: approx. 6:43 p.m.

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Stage 1 - Saturday, May 6, 2023: Fossacesia Marina - Ortona (19.6 km, time trial ⏱)

Stage 2 - Sunday, May 7, 2023: Teramo - San Salvo (202 km)

Stage 3 - Monday, May 8, 2023: Vasto - Melfi (216 km)

Stage 4 - Tuesday, May 9, 2023: Venosa - Lago Lecena (175 km)

Stage 5 - Wednesday, May 10, 2023: Atripalda - Salerno (171 km)

Stage 6 - Thursday, May 11, 2023: Napoli - Napoli (162 km)

Stage 7 - Friday, May 12, 2023: Capua - Campo Imperatore (218 km)

Stage 8 - Saturday, May 13, 2023: Terni - Fossombrone (207 km)

Stage 9 - Sunday, May 14, 2023: Savignano Sul Rubicone - Cesena (35.0 km, time trial ⏱)

Stage 10 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Scandiano - Viareggio (196 km)

Stage 11 - Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Camaiore - Tortona (219 km)

Stage 12 - Thursday, May 18, 2023: Bra - Rivoli (179 km)

Stage 13 - Friday, May 19, 2023: Borgofranco d'Ivrea - Crans Montana (207 km)

Stage 14 - Saturday, May 20, 2023: Sierre - Cassano Magnago (193 km)

Stage 15 - Sunday, May 21, 2023: Seregno - Bergamo (195 km)

Stage 16 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023: Sabbio Chiese - Monte Bondone (203 km)

Stage 17 - Wednesday, May 24, 2023: Pergine Valsugana - Caorle (195 km)

Stage 18 - Thursday, May 25, 2023: Oderzo - Val di Zoldo (161 km)

Stage 19 - Friday, May 26, 2023: Longarone - Tre Cime di Lavaredo (183 km)

Stage 20 - Saturday, May 27, 2023: Tarvisio - Monte Lussari (18.6 km, time trial ⏱)

Stage 21 - Sunday, May 28, 2023: Roma - Roma (126 km)

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