2021 Giro d'Italia Stage 18 Live Coverage
Welcome to our live coverage of Stage 18 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia! Our live profile and commentary are below, followed by a preview of the technical aspects of the route.
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Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia takes place on the Plain of the Po. The first 200 kilometres live entirely up to that name, but the last 31 kilometres serve three short ascents.
Under normal circumstances, the race is perfect for a bunch sprint, but since the riders are three weeks into the Giro the dynamics could change. Last year shortened (and pan flat) 19th stage was won from the breakaway by Josef Cerny.
The inclinations are nowhere near steep, let alone long. The length is hovering between 2 and 3 kilometres, while the gradients peak out at 4%.
The second intermediate sprint comes with 3, 2 and 1 seconds, while time bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds are awarded to the first three riders on the line.
The 18th stage of the Giro d’Italia starts at 11.35 and the race is expected to finish around 17.15 – both are local times (CEST).
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