The 2017 Giro d’Italia is set to start in Sardinia, with the full details of the opening three stages to be revealed by RCS Sport at a presentation in Milan on Wednesday. The remainder of the route of the 100th edition of the Giro will be unveiled at the race presentation on October 25.
Sardinia emerged as the frontrunner to host the start of the 2017 Giro during this year’s race, and despite interest from the Marche region, the corsa rosa’s return to the island was reported by the Unione Sarda newspaper last week.
Wednesday’s presentation in Milan will be attended by representatives from Sardinia’s local government, while Unione Sarda anticipates that Fabio Aru (Astana) – a native of the island – will also be on hand for the announcement.
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The Giro last visited Sardinia in 2007, when Enrico Gasparotto wore the first pink jersey after Liquigas won the opening team time trial at La Maddalena. This time around, the Giro is expected to start from Sassari, with some local reports suggesting the race might begin with a short individual time trial featuring an uphill finish at nearby Scala di Giocca.
In 2007, the Giro made its way south across Sardinia to Cagliari over the course of its three days on the island. If Sassari proves to be the start town this time around, a similar itinerary seems likely in 2017, with Olbia and Cagliari touted as probable host towns.
“I like the idea of the lift that Sardinia could give to an event like the Giro and I like the idea of the lift that the Giro can give to local cycling,” Italian Cycling federation president Renato Di Rocco told La Nuova Sardegna.
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