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The 105th edition of the Giro d’Italia will welcome Hungary as the host nation for its Grande Partenza.
After changes to the race route in 2020 due to the pandemic, which originally foresaw the start of the 103rd edition from Budapest, the race will now commence from the Hungarian territory. The Grande Partenza will feature three stages, including an individual time trial.
It begins on Friday May 6 with the Budapest-Visegrád stage (best suited to sprinters). Then, on Saturday May 7, a 9.2 km individual time trial through the heart of Budapest follows. The last stage in Hungary will take place on Sunday 8th May from Kaposvár to Balatonfüred, on the shores of Balaton Lake and is one for the sprinters. The riders will then transfer to Italy and, on Monday 9, the Corsa Rosa will observe its first rest day.
More information: https://www.giroditalia.it/en/grande-partenza-2022/
Source: www.giroditalia.it
Photos: RCS Sport Giro d’Italia