Stage 12
17 May 2018 – Osimo to Imola, 214 km (133 mi) [1]
The 2018 Giro d'Italia was the 101st edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The first half of the Giro began in Jerusalem, Israel, on 4 May with an individual time trial, while the second half's Stage 12, a hilly stage starting from Osimo, took place on 17 May. The race concluded in Rome on 27 May.
17 May 2018 – Osimo to Imola, 214 km (133 mi) [1]
18 May 2018 – Ferrara to Nervesa della Battaglia, 180 km (110 mi) [1]
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19 May 2018 – San Vito al Tagliamento to Monte Zoncolan, 186 km (116 mi) [1]
The stage departed north, through Dignano, to the 2.75 km (1.71 mi) Category 3 climb of the Monte di Ragogna . The descent was followed by an intermediate sprint at Forgaria nel Friuli. The route then turned east, then north and finally west to the 4.55 km (2.83 mi) Category 3 climb to Avaglio and a descent east through Caneva. An intermediate sprint followed at Paularo, which was immediately followed by the 4.4 km (2.7 mi) Category 2 climb of the Passo Duron. After a descent to Sutrio, the riders climbed the 7.6 km (4.7 mi) Category 3 route to Sella Valcalda in Ravascletto. The race then descended through Comeglians and began the 10.1 km (6.3 mi) Category 1 climb of Monte Zoncolan, east from Ovaro, to 1,730 m (5,680 ft) at the finish line. [6]
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20 May 2018 – Tolmezzo to Sappada, 176 km (109 mi) [1]
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22 May 2018 – Trento to Rovereto, 34.2 km (21.3 mi) (ITT) [1]
A number of riders were penalised for drafting during the stage including Fabio Aru and Diego Ulissi who finished in the top ten. [12]
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23 May 2018 – Riva del Garda to Iseo, 149.5 km (92.9 mi) [1] [15]
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24 May 2018 – Abbiategrasso to Prato Nevoso, 196 km (122 mi) [1]
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25 May 2018 – Venaria Reale to Bardonecchia, 185 km (115 mi) [1]
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26 May 2018 – Susa to Cervinia, 214 km (133 mi) [1]
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27 May 2018 – Rome to Rome, 115 km (71 mi) [1]
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