The brutal Giro d’Italia final week is no more – I am excited for an open 2027 race
The superstars of cycling could skip it, but that is not necessarily a bad thing
The organisers of the Giro d'Italia are grappling with a dilemma over the race's identity. While the Italian Grand Tour has struggled to match the prestige of the Tour de France, recent dominance by riders like Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard has made it crucial for RCS to attract more stars to the May race. To soften the intense final week, they have decided to introduce seven summit finishes and over 50,000 meters of elevation in three weeks.
There are 56.9 kilometers of individual time trials, one hilly and one very flat, which could potentially lure stars like Remco Evenepoel. While Pogačar is unlikely to participate in the Giro due to his focus on securing a sixth Tour win, Evenepoel and Remco might consider the challenge. This could result in a more open race, similar to the 2025 edition where Simon Yates emerged victorious.
With potential riders like Paul Seixas, Isaac del Toro, and the possibility of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe or Lidl-Trek fielding multiple contenders, a star-studded event might not be necessary. The 2027 Giro route appears well-balanced, offering a chance for various types of riders to shine, and the final week doesn't need to be as brutal as in previous years.
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