TARCENTO (UD), 03/07/2016
GOOD MORNING FROM TARCENTO
The "Stage of memory", from Tarcento to Montenars is scheduled today. We are in the heart of Friuli, where a tragical earthquake destroyed the area of Gemonafourty years ago, causing hundreds of victims. The Giro Rosa wants to honour this event with the first important stage on the altimetrical side, as there is the uphill finish in Montenars (446 m - Cat. 2). The start is in Tarcento, a few kms from Gemona del Friuli, where there is a circuit to repeat twice. The route passes through Buja and San Daniele del Friuli, home of the famous local raw ham, then in Peonis, intermediate sprint dedicated to Ottavio Bottecchia (km 64.5).
Back to Buja (hometown of the professional cyclist Alessandro De Marchi), second intermediate sprint (km 85), where the final phase begins. The climb to Montenars begins in Gemona del Friuli, with an average slope at 8-9%, but the route descends back to Artegna near the last kilometer. In Gemona starts the final climb to the finish.
TOP 3 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE 1:
1. Megan Guarnier (Boels Dolmans) 2:40'42''
2. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Rabo-Liv) +8”
3. Giorgia Bronzini (Wiggle High5) +8”
THE JERSEYS AFTER STAGE 1:
Pink Jersey COLNAGO: Megan Guarnier (Boels Dolmans)
Ciclamino Jersey SELLE SMP: Megan Guarnier (Boels Dolmans)
Green Jersey MORTIROLO: Elisa Longo Borghini (Wiggle High5)
White Jersey COLNAGO: Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Rabo-Liv)
Blue Jersey GIESSEGI: Giorgia Bronzini (Wiggle High5)
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