The route includes several sectors uphill, but on balance the riders go downhill more often. Take for instance the opener. The first 20 kilometres are virtually all on descent.
After moving through holiday paradise Orosei the riders follow the jagged and stunning coastline to the north. It’s not entirely flat, it’s rolling terrain – in fact, perfect for a bunch sprint.
Olbia was the end station of the 1st stage of the 2017 Giro d’Italia. The men came from the other side. While each and everyone was getting ready for a spinters showdown, Lukas Pöstlberger sneaked away to steal the pink jersey with a cunning late attack.
Another interesting read: results 3rd stage 2022 Giro Donne.
Giro Donne 2022 stage 3 route, profile & interactive
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