He Italy is spinning continues to advance towards the main stages of the weekend and does so this Thursday with a twelfth stage of 193 kilometers between Martinsicuro and Fano. It will be a day with a mostly flat profile, with small hills that aren’t meant to cause problems for the men in the general classification.
A completely flat first part of the race will allow the peloton to reserve energy for the busy days ahead. It is in the second part of the stage that four small fourth climbs in the category will take place which should not be significant for the fight for the stage or for the men in the general classification.
It was a marked day, therefore, for the sprinter teams to regain control of the race in search of another massive arrival. Jonathan Milan This Wednesday he became the first sprinter to repeat his race win and will look to continue extending his good form to consolidate his lead in the regularity classification. Of course, options are running out for other fast guys who will try to take advantage of their opportunity.
The teams of favorites are not expected to be seen on the day. Especially, a UAE Emirates who has been devoting energy these past few days to trying to be available for his leader, a Tadej Pogacar which continues at a steady pace in this Giro. The Slovenian has not been tired in recent days and wants to continue to increase the speed for the important stages that await.
They are close by. On Saturday comes the time trial with the finish on Desenzano del Garda where the Slovenian will try to further strengthen his lead in the general classification. On Sunday, meanwhile, awaits the very difficult mountain stage with a high finish on Livignothe big event of the week where the peloton continues to approach the Italian lands.
Source: La Verdad
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