Favorites stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2023 | Last straw for Cavendish, Gaviria and Marit, but that darn Milan
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The final stage of the Giro d'Italia takes the peloton through the capital of the Boot. Once in Rome, we will mainly witness a kind of parade, but the last approximately sixty kilometers will still be a race, of course. IDLProCycling.com gives you all the necessary updates!
Route stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2023
Not all riders are happy about the transfer from Monte Lussari to Rome, but well, it's up to the RCS, and it will always be that way. Therefore, all riders have made the crossing by plane.
So we start in Rome, from where we head towards the coast. There will be a turning point, after which we continue in the opposite direction towards the Italian capital. There will be seven local laps in Rome, so there is plenty of time to lead the race past the Colosseum and other tourist attractions.
There isn't much to say about this stage, but for the sprinters, the final few kilometers are particularly interesting. The phase between five and two kilometers from the finish can be considered quite technical, with five bends. Some wider than others, but everyone needs to stay vigilant here.
At 1.7 kilometers, there's a 350-meter stretch of cobblestones, before we enter a long sweeping turn at one kilometer from the finish. The final straight line is 700 meters long, with the last 400 meters on Champs-Elyseés-like cobblestones. We finish on Viale dei Foire Imperial.
Times
Start: 3:30 p.m.
Finish: 6:43 p.m.
Weather stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2023
Ohhhh, how wonderful it must be to be in Rome on Sunday. 28 degrees Celsius, some small clouds in the sky, breeze in the side and then getting to parade around. Andiamo!
Favorites stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2023
A final stage in a Grand Tour is often a celebration for the sprinters, and that will not be any different for this final stage of the Giro d'Italia. Among those sprinters, Jonathan Milan, the powerhouse of Bahrain Victorious, is definitely the sprinter to watch in this Giro. The sturdy Italian has won one stage and the points classification, and he has also finished second four times, narrowly missing out on victory.
Among the sprinters still in the race, Alberto Dainese (Team DSM) and Pascal Ackermann (UAE-Team Emirates) have managed to beat Milan head to head, and they will also aim for the top spot in Rome. Ackermann might receive support from more than one teammate for the first time in Rome, as the position of their team leader, Almeida, in the general classification has now been secured.
The fact that Mark Cavendish is still in the race can be considered a miracle. The British rider of Astana Qazaqstan Team has one goal in mind: to win in Rome. And let's be honest, how amazing would it be if Cav could win his last Giro stage ever in Rome? Fernando Gaviria of Movistar is also without a stage victory so far, but carries a lot of disappointment in his bag as he heads to Rome. Vamos, Fernando!
At Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, they also have Arne Marit, a Belgian rider who can aim for a stage victory. In Caorle, he was devastated due to chain problems, but who knows, sweet revenge might await him in Rome. Other fast riders to watch out for are Simone Consonni (Cofidis), Michael Matthews (Jayco AlUla), Vincenzo Albanese (EOLO-Kometa), Jake Stewart (Groupama-FDJ) and Filippo Fiorelli (Bardiani) - although they seem to lack pure speed.
In the Giro, it is not uncommon for a cunning breakaway rider to snatch the stage win in the final stage. In that regard, riders such as Magnus Cort (EF Education-EasyPost), Stefano Oldani (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Alex Kirsch (Trek-Segafredo) and two-time stage winner Nico Denz (BORA-hansgrohe) stand out, especially because their teams have little to lose.
Favorites stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2023, according to IDLProCycling.com
Top favorites: Jonathan Milan (Bahrain Victorious) and Pascal Ackermann (UAE-Team Emirates)
Shadow favorites: Alberto Dainese (Team DSM), Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) and Arne Marit (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty)
Longshots: Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan Team), Simone Consonni (Cofidis), Michael Matthews (Jayco AlUla), Magnus Cort (EF Education-EasyPost), Jake Stewart (Groupama-FDJ) and Stefano Oldani (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024