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| Dates | 4–27 May 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 3,572.4 km (2,220 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 89hr 02' 39" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The2018 Giro d'Italia was the 101st edition of theGiro d'Italia, one of cycling'sGrand Tour races. The race started inJerusalem on 4 May, with a 9.7 km (6 mi)individual time trial followed by two additional stages withinIsrael. After a rest day, there were 18 further stages in Italy before the tour reached the finish in Rome on 27 May.[1]
The race was won byTeam Sky'sChris Froome, the first British rider to win the race. In winning, Froome completed a hat-trick of consecutiveGrand Tour victories, becoming the first rider sinceBernard Hinault to hold all three Grand Tour titles simultaneously. His victory was highlighted by an audacious 80 km solo breakaway to win the mountainous stage 19; attacking the small group of leaders including reigning championTom Dumoulin on theCima Coppi of the 2018 Giro, the graveled climb of theColle delle Finestre, he continued to extend his lead over theSestriere and to the summit finish ofBardonecchia and overturned a more than three minute deficit to take both the pink jersey, the Cima Coppi prize and the mountains classification. The solo win, and the simultaneous implosion of long-time race leaderSimon Yates, who lost more than 30 minutes on the day having lost contact on the first climb of the day, was described as "one of the most extraordinary days in Giro d'Italia history".[2]
The Giro Big Start, touted as one of the most expensive sporting events inIsrael's history,[3] was largely financed by Canadian-Israeli mogulSylvan Adams with the help of Israel's Tourism and Transportation Ministries. The 21-stage race began with a 10-kilometer time trial inJerusalem, followed by a 167-kilometer race fromHaifa toTel Aviv, and a 229-kilometer race fromBeersheba toEilat.[4] They were the first stages of anyGrand Tour event ever that have been held outside Europe.
The 2018 Giro d'Italia Israel start was held to pay tribute to Italian cyclistGino Bartali, a three-time winner of the Giro d'Italia. Bartali helped rescue hundreds of Italian Jews during the Holocaust and was recognized byYad Vashem in 2013 asRighteous Among the Nations.[5]
The race was won byTeam Sky'sChris Froome, who therefore held all three Grand Tour titles simultaneously and became the first British cyclist to win the overall classification in the Giro. Froome crashed during a recon ride ahead of the prologue and lost time consistently over the first two weeks. In the final week, however, he won a stage that ended with the climb ofMonte Zoncolan, then took back several minutes on all his rivals in Stage 19 with a ride described as "one for the history books".[6] He ended up defeating the defending champion,Tom Dumoulin, by 46 seconds.[7]
All 18UCI WorldTeams were automatically invited and were obliged to attend the race. Four wildcardUCI Professional Continental teams were also selected.[8] Each team started with eight riders (one less than in the previous year).
Lotto–Soudal chose to compete under a different name from the rest of the season: they became Lotto Fix ALL, using the name of a product made by Soudal, their normal sponsor.
The teams entering the race were:
UCI WorldTeams
UCI Professional Continental teams
The main pre-race favorites were reigningTour de France andVuelta a España championChris Froome (Team Sky),defending championTom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) andFabio Aru (UAE Team Emirates). Other general classification contenders wereMiguel Ángel López (Astana),Thibaut Pinot (Groupama–FDJ),Wout Poels (Team Sky),Simon Yates andEsteban Chaves (bothMitchelton–Scott),George Bennett (LottoNL–Jumbo),Louis Meintjes (Team Dimension Data),Michael Woods (EF Education First–Drapac p/b Cannondale),Davide Formolo (Bora–Hansgrohe),Rohan Dennis (BMC Racing Team) andDomenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain–Merida).
Sprinters at the Giro includedElia Viviani,Jakub Mareczko,Niccolo Bonifazio,Danny van Poppel,Sacha Modolo,Sam Bennett,Jens Debusschere andRyan Gibbons.[9]
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Winner | |
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| 1 | 4 May | Jerusalem to Jerusalem | 9.7 km (6 mi) |  | Individual time trial |  Tom Dumoulin (NED) |
| 2 | 5 May | Haifa (Israel) toTel Aviv (Israel) | 167 km (104 mi) |  | Flat stage |  Elia Viviani (ITA) |
| 3 | 6 May | Beersheba (Israel) toEilat (Israel) | 229 km (142 mi) | | Flat stage | Elia Viviani (ITA) |
| 7 May | Rest day | |||||
| 4 | 8 May | Catania toCaltagirone | 202 km (126 mi) |  | Hilly stage |  Tim Wellens (BEL) |
| 5 | 9 May | Agrigento toSanta Ninfa (Valle del Belice) | 153 km (95 mi) | | Hilly stage | Enrico Battaglin (ITA) |
| 6 | 10 May | Caltanissetta toMount Etna | 169 km (105 mi) |  | Mountain stage |  Esteban Chaves (COL) |
| 7 | 11 May | Pizzo toPraia a Mare | 159 km (99 mi) | | Flat stage |  Sam Bennett (IRL) |
| 8 | 12 May | Praia a Mare toMontevergine | 209 km (130 mi) |  | Mid-mountain stage |  Richard Carapaz (ECU) |
| 9 | 13 May | Pesco Sannita toGran Sasso (Campo Imperatore) | 225 km (140 mi) | | Mid-mountain stage |  Simon Yates (GBR) |
| 14 May | Rest day | |||||
| 10 | 15 May | Penne toGualdo Tadino | 244 km (152 mi) | | Hilly stage |  Matej Mohorič (SLO) |
| 11 | 16 May | Assisi toOsimo | 156 km (97 mi) | | Hilly stage | Simon Yates (GBR) |
| 12 | 17 May | Osimo toImola | 214 km (133 mi) | | Flat stage | Sam Bennett (IRL) |
| 13 | 18 May | Ferrara toNervesa della Battaglia | 180 km (112 mi) | | Flat stage | Elia Viviani (ITA) |
| 14 | 19 May | San Vito al Tagliamento toMonte Zoncolan | 186 km (116 mi) | | Mountain stage | Chris Froome (GBR) |
| 15 | 20 May | Tolmezzo toSappada | 176 km (109 mi) | | Mid-mountain stage | Simon Yates (GBR) |
| 21 May | Rest day | |||||
| 16 | 22 May | Trento toRovereto | 34.2 km (21 mi) | | Individual time trial |  Rohan Dennis (AUS) |
| 17 | 23 May | Riva del Garda toIseo | 149.5 km (93 mi)[11] |  | Flat stage | Elia Viviani (ITA) |
| 18 | 24 May | Abbiategrasso toPrato Nevoso | 196 km (122 mi) | | Mountain stage |  Maximilian Schachmann (GER) |
| 19 | 25 May | Venaria Reale toBardonecchia (Monte Jafferau) | 185 km (115 mi) | | Mountain stage | Chris Froome (GBR) |
| 20 | 26 May | Susa toCervinia | 214 km (133 mi) | | Mountain stage |  Mikel Nieve (ESP) |
| 21 | 27 May | Rome to Rome | 115 km (71 mi) | | Flat stage | Sam Bennett (IRL) |
In the Giro d'Italia, four different jerseys are awarded. The first and most important is thegeneral classification, calculated by adding each rider's finishing times on each stage. Riders receive time bonuses (10, 6 and 4 seconds respectively) for finishing in the first three places on each stage. Smaller time bonuses are also given to the top three riders at the last intermediate sprint on each stage (3, 2 and 1 seconds respectively). The rider with the lowest cumulative time is awarded the pink jersey (Italian:maglia rosa),[12] and is considered the winner of the Giro d'Italia.[13][14]
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| Flat stages | Finish | 50 | 35 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Intermediate Sprint | 20 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Hilly stages | Finish | 25 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Intermediate Sprint | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Other stages | Finish | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Intermediate Sprint | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Additionally, there is apoints classification. Riders win points for finishing in the top placings on each stage or by being within the first cyclists to reach intermediate sprint locations along eachmass-start stage. Flat stages award more points than mountainous stages, meaning that this classification tends to favour sprinters. The leader of the points classification wore the cyclamen jersey.[12]
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points forCima Coppi | 45 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Points forCategory 1 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Points forCategory 2 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Points forCategory 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Points forCategory 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |||||
There is also amountains classification, for which points were awarded for reaching the top of a climb before other riders. Each climb was categorised as either first, second, third or fourth-category, with more points available for the more difficult, higher-categorised climbs. For first-category climbs, the top eight riders earned points; on second-category climbs, six riders won points; on third-category climbs, only the top four riders earned points with three on fourth-category climbs. The leadership of the mountains classification was marked by a blue jersey.[12] TheCima Coppi, the race's highest point of elevation, awards more points than the other first-category climbs, with nine riders scoring points. At 2,178 metres (7,146 ft), theCima Coppi for the 2018 Giro d'Italia is theColle delle Finestre.
The fourth jersey represents theyoung rider classification. This is decided the same way as the general classification, but only riders born after 1 January 1994 are eligible. The winner of the classification is awarded a white jersey.[13] There are alsotwo classifications for teams. In the Trofeo Fast Team classification, the times of the best three cyclists per team on each stage are added up; the leading team is one with the lowest total time. The Trofeo Super Team is a team points classification, with the top 20 riders of each stage earning points for their team.[13]
The first additional award is the intermediate sprint classification. Each road stage has two sprints – theTraguardi Volanti. The first 5 riders across the intermediate sprint lines are awarded points (10, 6, 3, 2 and 1 points respectively); the rider with the most points at the end of the race wins the classification. Another classification – the combativity prize (Italian:Premio Combattività) – involves points awarded to the first riders at the stage finishes, at intermediate sprints, and at the summits of categorised climbs. There is also a breakaway award (Italian:Premio della Fuga). For this, points are awarded to each rider in any breakaway smaller than 10 riders that escapes for at least 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). Each rider is awarded a point for each kilometre that the rider was away from the peloton. The rider with the most points at the end of the Giro wins the award. The final classification is a "fair play" ranking for each team. Teams are given penalty points for infringing various rules. These range from half-point penalties, for offences that merit warnings from race officials, to a 2000-point penalty, for a positive doping test. The team that has the lowest points total at the end of the Giro wins the classification.
 | Denotes the leader of thegeneral classification |  | Denotes the leader of themountains classification |
 | Denotes the leader of thepoints classification |  | Denotes the leader of theyoung rider classification |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
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| 1 | Chris Froome (GBR) | Team Sky | 89h 02' 39" |
| 2 | Tom Dumoulin (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 46" |
| 3 | Miguel Ángel López (COL) | Astana | + 4' 57" |
| 4 | Richard Carapaz (ECU) | Movistar Team | + 5' 44" |
| 5 | Domenico Pozzovivo (ITA) | Bahrain–Merida | + 8' 03" |
| 6 | Pello Bilbao (ESP) | Astana | + 11' 50" |
| 7 |  Patrick Konrad (AUT) | Bora–Hansgrohe | + 13' 01" |
| 8 |  George Bennett (NZL) | LottoNL–Jumbo | + 13' 17" |
| 9 | Sam Oomen (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 14' 18" |
| 10 | Davide Formolo (ITA) | Bora–Hansgrohe | + 15' 16" |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elia Viviani (ITA) | Quick-Step Floors | 341 |
| 2 | Sam Bennett (IRL) | Bora–Hansgrohe | 282 |
| 3 | Davide Ballerini (ITA) | Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec | 147 |
| 4 | Sacha Modolo (ITA) | EF Education First–Drapac | 122 |
| 5 | Simon Yates (GBR) | Mitchelton–Scott | 113 |
| 6 | Marco Frapporti (ITA) | Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec | 111 |
| 7 | Danny van Poppel (NED) | LottoNL–Jumbo | 107 |
| 8 | Niccolò Bonifazio (ITA) | Bahrain–Merida | 93 |
| 9 |  Eugert Zhupa (ALB) | Wilier Triestina–Selle Italia | 84 |
| 10 | Tom Dumoulin (NED) | Team Sunweb | 73 |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Froome (GBR) | Team Sky | 125 |
| 2 | Giulio Ciccone (ITA) | Bardiani–CSF | 108 |
| 3 | Simon Yates (GBR) | Mitchelton–Scott | 91 |
| 4 | Mikel Nieve (ESP) | Mitchelton–Scott | 79 |
| 5 |  Thibaut Pinot (FRA) | Groupama–FDJ | 70 |
| 6 | Richard Carapaz (ECU) | Movistar Team | 65 |
| 7 | Tom Dumoulin (NED) | Team Sunweb | 49 |
| 8 | Esteban Chaves (COL) | Mitchelton–Scott | 47 |
| 9 | Valerio Conti (ITA) | UAE Team Emirates | 42 |
| 10 | Domenico Pozzovivo (ITA) | Bahrain–Merida | 40 |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Ángel López (COL) | Astana | 89h 07' 36" |
| 2 | Richard Carapaz (ECU) | Movistar Team | + 47" |
| 3 | Sam Oomen (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 9' 21" |
| 4 | Valerio Conti (ITA) | UAE Team Emirates | + 1h 18' 07" |
| 5 | Fausto Masnada (ITA) | Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec | + 1h 21' 16" |
| 6 | Felix Großschartner (AUT) | Bora–Hansgrohe | + 1h 23' 50" |
| 7 | Matej Mohorič (SLO) | Bahrain–Merida | + 1h 35' 21" |
| 8 | Maximilian Schachmann (GER) | Quick-Step Floors | + 1h 36' 39" |
| 9 | Jack Haig (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 1h 58' 09" |
| 10 | Giulio Ciccone (ITA) | Bardiani–CSF | + 2h 03' 58" |
| Rank | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Sky | 267h 48' 47" |
| 2 |  Astana | + 24' 58" |
| 3 | Bora–Hansgrohe | + 43' 32" |
| 4 | Team Sunweb | + 1h 14' 35" |
| 5 | AG2R La Mondiale | + 1h 30' 32" |
| 6 | Movistar Team | + 1h 39' 45" |
| 7 | LottoNL–Jumbo | + 1h 47' 01" |
| 8 | Mitchelton–Scott | + 2h 31' 52" |
| 9 |  UAE Team Emirates | + 2h 33' 27" |
| 10 | Groupama–FDJ | + 2h 34' 04" |
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