Giro d'Italia 2024: It doesn't get any flatter - this is the 13th stage
Sebastian Lindner
· 17.05.2024
Stage 13 | Friday, 17 May | Riccione - Cento | 179 kilometres
The Giro is slowly saying goodbye to the Adriatic coast again. In Riccione, not far from Rimini and San Marino, the race starts again right by the sea. But the water quickly disappears from view. Heading north past Imola and Bologna, the route crosses the Emilia-Romangna region, which is known for its wide plains.
Nothing changes for the entire 179 kilometres of the 13th stage. And so the riders collect just 150 metres of elevation gain throughout the day - even the 31-kilometre time trial the following day has no less. Such flat stages at the Giro are an exception.
Just as rare as a finish in Cento. Because there has never been one before in the Tour of Italy. The only elevation on the final kilometres is a small bridge over a river about 2000 metres before the end. Before and after that, there are a few more bends, which can never be avoided on a finale in an old town.
Sporting assessment of the 13th stage
Apart from the final stage in Rome, this is the easiest stage - although even that has twice as many metres in altitude. There are no excuses for the sprinters on this section, not even the wind will play a role here. There are a few 90-degree bends in the last three kilometres, but the home straight is almost half a kilometre long. Apart from the sprinters and their helpers, the stage will be almost an additional rest day for all riders.
Giro d'Italia 2024 - Stage 13: The most important information at a glance
- Falch stage over 179 kilometres
- Mountain classifications: 0, sprint classifications: 3
- Start time: 1 pm
- Estimated arrival time: between 17:04 and 17:26
- TV: from 12:45 pm Eurosport 1
- Live stream: from 12:45 pm Discovery Plus
- More info on TV broadcast & live stream
