2013 Giro d'Italia

The 96th Giro d' Italia was held from May 26, 2013 from 4. The tour started in Naples and ended after 21 stages is not as common in Milan, but in Brescia. In contrast to previous sweeps the first and last stage were fought not as a time trial, but as a normal stage. Due to snowfall and low temperatures in the Alps, the 19th stage had to be canceled. With three high mountain stages of the route was changed at short notice. Thus, the total length is shortened from 3455 to 3333 km.

• 2.1 Initial Planning
• 2.2 Short-term changes
• 2.3 List of stages

• 3.1 First Week
• 3.2 Second Week
• 3.3 Third Week
• 3.4 ratings during the race

• 4.1 Ranking
• 4.2 Other ratings 4.2.1 classification jerseys
• 4.2.2 Team ratings
• 4.2.3 Other ratings

Participant

Eligible were the 19 ProTeam. In addition, the organizer RCS Sport wild cards awarded to four Professional Continental team. By a dispensation of the World Association UCI, the upper limit of 200 riders could be exceeded in road racing. Each team went with nine riders at the start. Among the 207 drivers were five German and two Swiss.

Favorites

The favorites for overall victory were the winners of last year's Ryder Hesjedal (GRS), last year's winner of the Tour de France, Bradley Wiggins ( SKY) and this year's winner of Tirreno- Adriatico Vincenzo Nibali (AST ). The extended circle of favorites included Olympic champion Samuel Sánchez ( EUS), the winner of the Tour de France from 2011 Cadel Evans ( BMC), giro 2011 winner Michele Scarponi (LAM ), and the Dutchman Robert Gesink (BLA ) and the Italian Domenico Pozzovivo (ALM ).

Carlos Betancur (ALM ), Fabio Aru (AST ), Paolo Locatelli (BAR ), Wilco Kelderman ( BLA), Darwin Atapuma (COL) and Rafał Majka (TST ) were the most promising riders in the battle for the white jersey of best young rider.

For the victories in the mass sprints on the flat stages came in the run- especially the 10 - times stage winner Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ) in question. The main competitors of the British were the Australian Matthew Goss ( OGE ), the Italian Elia Viviani (CAN ) and the German John Degenkolb (ARG ). Other favorites are Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ ), Roberto Ferrari ( LAM), Giacomo Nizzolo ( RLT) and Daniele Bennati (TST ).

Stages

Original planning

After starting on a round course in Naples there will be a team time trial on Ischia. Subsequently, the route takes the riders on the Tyrrhenian Sea along up to Serra San Bruno, where at the end of the fourth stage of the southernmost point of the tour is reached. We continue along the coast of the Gulf of Taranto and the Adriatic Sea on flat sections north to the province of Pesaro and Urbino where an individual time trial will be held low profile. The ninth section leads through Tuscany to Florence, where take place the Road World Championships this year. In the second week of the Alps can be achieved. Mountain finishes are available at the Montasio on Monte Jafferau and the Col du Galibier. After the second rest day of the Giro on the 18th stage with the mountain time trial after Polsa in the decisive phase. The ensuing mountain stage leads over the Stelvio, the roof of this year's Giro, the Martell valley in South Tyrol. The last mountain stage with five passes through the Dolomites ends at the Three Peaks. After 21 stages of the Giro ends after a flat section in Brescia.

Short-term changes

Due to snowfall in the Alps the course of three high mountain stages was changed at short notice. The 19th stage had to be canceled completely.

List of stages

Race course

First Week

The first stage in Naples was won by Briton Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ). Behind him followed the Italian Elia Viviani (CAN) and the French champions Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ ). On the round course with four larger loops of 16.4 km with two climbs of the fourth category, followed by eight smaller loops over each eight kilometers directly on the beach promenade of Naples. Initially, seven drivers were able to sell from the field, but the last of the runaways Cameron throw ( CAN) was obtained just before the end of the third last lap. The fall of a motorcycle escort about a kilometer before the finish prevented a mass sprint. Ten riders were allowed to settle and make the victory to themselves. The sprint of the peloton won John Degenkolb (ARG ), who led the field with 18 seconds down on the winner in eleventh. Since the fall took place within the three - kilometer zone, the two groups were evaluated at the same time. With his victory, Mark Cavendish secured the both the pink and the red jersey. The first blue jersey conquered Giovanni Visconti (MOV).

On the second day of the Giro, the team time trial was held on Ischia. On a total distance of 17.4 km of the course led by a loop through the interior along the coast towards the west. After another trip to the hilly hinterland of the island, the driver crossed the finish line in Forio. For only the second time since 1959, a stage of the Giro on Ischia took place. The Sky favored team could win by a margin of nine seconds ahead of Movistar this section for itself. Third Astana with Vincenzo Nibali was. They were followed by Katusha, after 22 seconds behind at the same time, the Italian team Vini - Selle Italia Fantini to secret favorite Mauro Santambrogio and Lampre- Merida with the Giro winner of 2011 Michele Scarponi. The previous year's winner of Garmin Sharp with defending Ryder Hesjedal landed on a disappointing 7th place 25 seconds behind. A major setback for Euskaltel Euskadi there was to co- favorite Samuel Sanchez. In the meantime, still promising eighth place ( 13 s ), they lost their fifth rider on the descent to the destination and were 61 seconds before last. The Maglia Rosa conquered the 23- year-old Italian Salvatore Puccio, since he was the first of the Sky riders who crossed the trim line.

Luca Paolini (KAT) won the third stage and captured the Maglia Rosa and the Maglia Rossa. He belonged to the start of the race to a seven- man breakaway group from which he was able to break seven kilometers from the finish. Cadel Evans ( BMC) led the group with the favorites as a second Ryder Hesjedal (GRS) to the finish. Michele Scarponi (LAM ) lost by a fall on wet asphalt in the final 44 seconds to exit group with the favorites. After a day in pink Salvatore Puccio had the leader's jersey give back, because he could not keep up on the last climb.

The fourth section was won in a sprint of 36 riders comprehensive top group for the Italian Enrico Battaglin (BAR ). Bradley Wiggins ( Sky ) crashed just before the finish and lost 17 ​​seconds.

The fifth stage was won John Degenkolb (ARG ). 800 meters before the goal came on a wet road Degenkolb Anfahrer to case and tore several riders with him, where it went on hiatus. 250 meters from the finish he was able to overtake the preceding vehicle Marco Canola (BAR ). Second was Ángel Vicioso (MOV) before Paul Martens ( BLA).

In the mass sprint of the sixth stage could Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ) before Elia Viviani ( CAN) and Matthew Goss ( OGE ) prevail. Cavendish won back the red jersey of Paolini.

The seventh part of the day was won by Australian Adam Hansen ( LTB ). Hansen was part of a six -man lead group that settled out after 30 kilometers from the main field. In the last slopes of the stage, he was his last companion, the Italian Emanuele Sella shake and crossed the finish line 67 seconds ahead of the field. Bradley Wiggins ( SKY) rush 7 km before the end of the stage and lost 1:24 minutes on the other favorites. Luca Paolini (KAT) came Coinciding with Wiggins to the finish and lost the pink jersey at Beñat Intxausti (MOV).

The first of the two time trial was performed on the 8th day of the Giro. The first 24 km of the 55 km long course led along the coast. This part of the track with many curves and short slopes was technically demanding. After the first split at kilometer 26, the route went inland. From Fenile at kilometer 37 was followed by a flat section with a few curves. After the second interval in Calcinelli three kilometers from the finish, we went only uphill. First with 3-4 % moderately steep, drivers expect on the last 650 meters an average slope of 11.2%. The Briton Alex Dowsett (MOV) was able to prevail in the time trial. He won by ten seconds ahead of the time trial specialist Bradley Wiggins ( Sky ), who had to replace the wheel due to a puncture. The Maglia Rosa Vincenzo Nibali conquered (AST ), which is now the standings with 29 seconds leads ahead of Cadel Evans (BMC ). Last year's winner Ryder Hesjedal (GRS) is a residue of 2:23 minutes and place 19 of the biggest losers of the day. The previous winners of the pink jersey Beñat Intxausti (MOV) came up with a backlog of 4:02 minutes on place 41 to the finish.

The ninth stage took the riders to Florence, this year's venue for the Road World Championships. Among the four climbs this range mountain stage was an increase in the 1st category for the first time. After 20 kilometers, an eleven-member group could settle, but fell apart on the first mountain. Until the second mountain stage the leading group consisted of three riders before Russian Maxim Belkov (KAT) defected. After 50 km, single trip Belkov build the target first. The Colombians Carlos Betancur (ALM ) ( 44 s ) and Jarlinson Pantano (COL ) ( 46 s ) were second and third, the Swede Tobias Ludvigsson (ARG ) ( 54 s ) reached number four. Cadel Evans ( BMC) led the peloton with a gap of 1:03 minutes to the finish. He also conquered the Red jersey. Vincenzo Nibali (AST ) was able to defend the Maglia Rosa. The lead in the mountains classification was Stefano Pirazzi (BAR ) take over. Bradley Wiggins ( Sky ) had in the descent of the second climb let you return and in the meantime had a backlog of over a minute on the peloton. However, the help of his team, he was able to close the gap. After the weak time trial had Ryder Hesjedal (GRS) again a bad day. On the Favorites group he lost 1:05 minutes.

With two stage wins and four days in the Maglia Rosa Team Katusha is one of the big winners of the first week. Vincenzo Nibali (AST ) was his role as the top favorite to be righteous, Cadel Evans (BMC ) and Robert Gesink (BLA ) showed himself in great shape. In contrast, however, Bradley Wiggins. The approach of falls captain of the SKY team was suspended again and again. Even in the time trial, he could not go out far ahead. Last year's winner Ryder Hesjedal (GRS) has little chance to defend the title. As a 11 overall he now has already 3:11 minutes behind Nibali. Many falls and partly bad weather dominated the first week of the Giro. 197 drivers reached Florence.

Second week

After the rest day, the first high mountain stage ( stage 10 ) was in order. During the 176 km two increases in the first category had to be overcome. First was 15 km long and with ramps of up to 16% steep ascent to Passo Cason di Lanza. The goal Alto Piano del montasio was located in 1519 meters altitude. The 22 -kilometer final climb starts off flat. From km 10 it is much more demanding. The steepest section with up to 20% slope is located about 4 km from the finish. The racing was first determined by a 14 rider strong outsider group whose last rider has been obtained, however, seven kilometers from the finish of the favorite group. Then attacked the Colombian Rigoberto uranium ( SKY), who was able to pull out up to 50 seconds ahead. Broke away as a good four kilometers from the finish Vincenzo Nibalis last helper, the Sicilians intensified the pace. 1500 meters from the finish was Carlos Betancur (ALM ) to that of the group to Nibali, but even he could not catch uranium and was second behind his compatriot. Bradley Wiggins once again showed weakness and was 37 seconds behind Nibali 's group to the finish. Vincenzo Nibali was able to expand on Cadel Evans due to Zeitbonifikationen 41 seconds on his lead in the overall standings. New third-party means uranium containing a residue of 2:04 minutes. Bradley Wiggins dropped back to 4.

The 11th section ended with a mountain top finish of second category on 809 meters in Vajont. At the start of the race, 20 riders formed a comprehensive top group. In the descent of the Sella Ciampigotto, an increase in the second category, Patrick Gretsch (ARG ) was allowed to settle. In the final climb he was overtaken by Ramunas Navardauskas (GRS ) and Daniel Oss (BMC ). Navardauskas could then issue of Oss and won the stage with a lead of 1:08 minutes ahead of Norway. Third was the leader of the mountain classification Stefano Pirazzi (BAR ). Paul Martens ( BLA) was fifth, Gretsch 17 The Favorites group Nibali came with a gap of 5:41 minutes to the finish. Beñat Intxausti (MOV) could pull a gap of 18 seconds on the field by an attack in the final climb.

Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ) won the 12th stage in a bunch sprint. Second was Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ ) before Luka Mezgec (ARG ). For Cavendish, it was the 100th win of his career, he also was the Maglia Rossa recapture. Right at the beginning of the stage, a group of five riders could settle. With continuous rain 35 km came after starting four of the five outliers in a curve almost synchronously to case. None of fallers hurt seriously. Only a few hundred meters from the finish, the group was caught by the peloton. Bradley Wiggins ( SKY), is said to be suffering from a sinus infection, lost 3:17 minutes Vincenzo Nibali on (AST ). His victory from the previous day was repeated in the final sprint of stage 13 Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ). Giacomo Nizzolo ( RLT) was second ahead of Luka Mezgec (ARG ). No longer were at the start Bradley Wiggins ( SKY), Ryder Hesjedal (GRS) and the French Sprinter Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ ). The race was long dominated by a seven -man lead group. In the further course, other drivers were able to break away from the peloton. The last outlier could be made just two kilometers from the finish. At the end of the longest stage of the Giro it was for Cavendish already the 4th day success.

The course of the 14th stage to Bardonecchia ( Jafferau ) had to be changed at short notice due to snowfall. The resort Sestriere ( mountain classification of second category) was bypassed, so that the stage was 12 km longer. The breakaway of the day consisted of four Italians, the last driver but were overtaken in the final climb. Due to an attack on the steepest part of the slope to the target could Vincenzo Nibali (AST ) bring about a selection. Only Carlos Betancur (ALM ) and Mauro Santambrogio ( VIN) could follow him. After Betancur could no longer follow the two Italians in the final kilometers, Nibali Santambrogio gave the victory. Samuel Sánchez ( EUS) was fourth, followed behind Rigoberto Urán ( SKY) and Cadel Evans ( BMC), who lost 33 seconds on Nibali. 25 km to the start there was a heavy fall. The Italians Enrico Battaglin (BAR ), Alessandro Vanotti (AST ) and the Colombian Robinson Chalapud (COL) were crashed into a traffic island. Battaglin, who won the fourth stage had to finish the race due to rib fractures and lung contusion. Also Vanotti busted out Chalapud however, was able to continue the race.

The 15th stage could not be carried out as planned. The target was moved from the summit of the Col du Galibier at the monument to Marco Pantani (Les Granges du Galibier ). The Col du Mont Cenis ( 1 cat) and the Col du Telegraph (2nd cat) could be driven on as planned. Due to the low temperatures, the driver run the first 60 kilometers of the stage closed Col du Mont Cenis. Only shortly before de pass attacked the first driver. On the descent, a seven riders extensive top group at the start of the climb to the Col du Telegraph had a lead of 2:30 minutes on the peloton bildetet. By an attack Giovanni Visconti (MOV) to distinguish it from the breakaway. At the Telegraph he had moved out a lead of one minute on his former colleagues. Another minute behind was followed by a group led by Dutchman Robert Gesink (BLA ) before with a total of three minutes behind the group followed the other drivers standings. Visconti was able to save his lead to the finish and win the stage at the Tour mythical mountain. 42 seconds behind followed Carlos Betancur (ALM ), Przemysław Niemiec (LAM ) and Rafał Majka (TST ), which were allowed to settle on the last kilometers of the favorite group. Due to the time credit conquered Betancur the white jersey of Majka. Nibali crossed the finish line with all the other favorites 54 seconds behind the winner. In the first five places in the overall classification, there were no changes.

In the second week Vincenzo Nibali (AST ) confirmed his good form. But Cadel Evans ( BMC), Rigoberto Urán ( SKY) and Mauro Santambrogio ( VIN) still have good chances to win the tour.

Third Week

180 riders took to the start of stage 16. On the way over the Mont Cenis ( 1st category ) back to Italy, initially appointed a 23- man lead group events. The increase after Andrate (18 km from the finish, 3 category), the last remaining outliers were obtained from the favorite group. After the unsuccessful attacks of different drivers could be at the end of the exit finally Tanel Kangert (AST ), Robert Gesink ( BLA), Przemysław Niemiec (LAM ) and Beñat Intxausti (MOV) to settle. 1500 meters from the finish Gesink was stopped by a defect. Intxausti prevailed before Niemiec and Kangert in Sprint sovereign. Ramūnas Navardauskas (GRS) led the favorite group to Nibali with a gap of 14 seconds to the finish. The hitherto fourth-placed Mauro Santambrogio ( VIN) could not keep up in the final climb and lost 2:23 minutes on the winner. Giovanni Visconti (MOV) to win the 17th stage. At the start of the race, a four -man breakaway group had detached from the field, but in the course of the single rise ( Cat. 4 ) was caught with 15km to the finish. The increase initially attacked Danilo Di Luca ( VIN) and then Visconti. 33 seconds after the Visconti group crossed with favorites the mountains classification. On the descent, attacked different drivers, but none managed to get away. 19 seconds behind the winner Visconti led Ramūnas Navardauskas (GRS ), the first large group with all classification riders to the finish.

The mountain time trial was performed on the 18th day of the Giro. The stage started at 197 meters height at the Velodrome by Mori. After 1.3 kilometers of the first increase was followed by an average of 6.6 %. After the meantime Brentonico to 695 meters and 9.45 kilometers, the route led through a 4.7 -kilometer -wave section. Finally, led a 6.5 km long section with a gradient of 6.6% to the finish at 1201 meters in Polsa. The steepest ramp with 10% was located 5.5 km from the finish line. The mountain time trial on a relatively simple route preference for either climbers or time trialists. Vincenzo Nibali (AST ) won the time trial significantly and make a preliminary decision in the battle for the Maglia Rosa. Second place went to Samuel Sánchez ( EUS). The Spaniard benefited from initially dry conditions, while the top riders had to start in the pouring rain. Big losers of the stage were Mauro Santambrogio (VIN ) ( 24 / 2:33 min ), Cadel Evans ( BMC) ( 25 / 2:36 min) and Robert Gesink (BLA ) ( 29 / 2:55 min). Rafał Majka (TST ) reconquered the Maglia Bianca Carlos Betancur (ALM ) and now resulted in this special classification with 2 seconds before the Colombians.

Due to the low temperatures and the ongoing snowfall in the Alps, the 19th stage was canceled. Also, only the night before, announced alternative route was not passable. For the first time since 1989, had a stage to be canceled due to snowfall.

The route of the 20th stage had to be changed because of the ongoing snowfall. The first three passes of the stage were removed from the program. As originally planned could end the prolonged to 7 km stage at 2304 meters on the Three Peaks. Cima Coppi, the rating was taken at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo Due to the elimination of the Stelvio Pass. The race was first determined by a four-member group that had nothing to do with the output of the stage. 2.5 km from the finish Vincenzo Nibali could (AST ) bring about a selection. None of his competitors could keep up with him. Nibali won the stage clearly ahead of the Colombian Fabio Duarte (COL), Rigoberto Urán ( SKY) and Carlos Betancur (ALM ). Betancur had dropped back at the start of the increase due to a defect. Rafal Majka (TST ) wanted to exploit the situation and made with his team for a pace of tightening. But the Colombians fought back and was the Maglia Bianca of Majka recapture. Cadel Evans ( BMC) lost his second place due to technical problems of uranium. By his second stage win Nibali captured the Maglia Rossa by Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ) and now had a lead of eleven points on the British.

The 21st and final stage won Mark Cavendish ( OPQ ) in a bunch sprint. The runners followed Sacha Modolo (BAR ) and Elia Viviani (CAN). Cavendish conquered back the red jersey of Vincenzo Nibali (AST ). The Italian sprinted with no points for the Maglia Rossa. In addition to 41 stage wins from the three major national tours Mark Cavendish has now also won the points classification in the three competitions. Vincenzo Nibali After had finished the Giro in 2010 and 2011 on the podium, he finally won the Tour of Italy. For the Sicilians, it was the second success in a 3-week tour of the country, in 2010 he was able to triumph in the Vuelta a España. Nibali showed virtually no weaknesses and won the race with a lead of 4:43 minutes. Since 2006, no more Giro was won with such a big lead. Second-placed Rigoberto Urán ( SKY) was actually considered precious helper for his captain Bradley Wiggins in the race. In the fight for the Maglia Bianca was able to prevail Carlos Betancur (ALM ) by a margin of only 41 seconds before Rafał Majka (TST ). The decision on this score much only on the last mountain stage. The race ended Betancur, who could get ready at several races in the spring to be attentive, in fifth place. Stefano Pirazzi (BAR ) won by a clear margin the Maglia Azzurra. With the 2nd place in the team time trial, a day in pink, four stage wins and the victory of the team score super team the Spanish Movistar was one of the most successful teams of the Giro. With a stage win could make to be attentive John Degenkolb (ARG ).

Ratings during the race

• The leader of the general classification wears the maglia rosa. The order of score results from the intervals between the individual drivers after each stage. In addition, there is the goal of each stage, except the time trial, time bonuses in the amount of 20, 12 and 8 seconds for the first three riders. In the intermediate sprints, the first three drivers will receive a bonus of 6, 4, 2 seconds. In contrast to last year credits are awarded now at the mountain top finishes and during each stage this year will be two, rather like last year, held intermediate sprint.

• The leader of the points classification wears the Maglia Rossa. For the first 15 riders to finish a stage, the points will be awarded as follows: 25, 20, 16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 In the intermediate sprints are for the first six riders 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1 to get points.

• The leader of the mountains classification wears the Maglia Azzurra. The allocation of points is done on the difficulty of the ascent into five categories: Cima Coppi (21, 15, 9, 5, 3, 2 ​​and 1 points), 1st class (15, 9, 5, 3, 2 ​​and 1 points), second category (9, 5, 3, 2 ​​and 1 points), 3 category (5, 3, 2 and 1 points) and fourth category ( 3, 2 and 1 points). This year, at 33 increases the number of points (1x Cima Coppi, 7x 1 Cat, 8x 2 Kat, Kat and 10x 7x 3 4 Cat ).

• The leader of the youth classification wears the Maglia Bianca. To the white jersey of best young rider fight all the riders who were born before 1 January 1988.

• Team scores The team ranking Winning Team is a time rating for the teams. For this evaluation, the time of the top three drivers of each team is added at each stage.
• The team ranking Super Team is a score for the teams. For this evaluation, the first 20 riders get the finish of each stage points.

The table shows the leaders of the respective standings after the completion of the stage.

Final result

Appreciation

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UCI World Tour

The Giro d' Italia is the 15th of 28 races in the UCI World Tour 2013 points for the overall standings were awarded as follows.:

Vincenzo Nibali was able to take second place behind Fabian Cancellara and ahead of Peter Sagan, who have not participated in the Giro d' Italia. Spain had to give this season the lead in the national rankings for the first time. No change in the top four places in the team standings.

Doping

On 15 May, the UCI announced that the Frenchman Sylvain Georges of AG2R (ALM ) has been tested on 11 May positively to Heptaminol. Georges had the race though allowed to continue because it is Heptaminol a so-called " specific substance " is. Due to the large spread of Heptaminol, especially in medical products, it particularly prone to inadvertent violations. However, Georges decided to quit the Giro.

Since this is the second doping case within twelve months at AG2R, the team decided on a start at the Critérium du Dauphiné ( 2 to 9 June 2013). Already in September 2012 Steve Houanard tested positive for EPO.

On 24 May it was announced that Danilo Di Luca has been the team Vini - Selle Italia Fantini ( VIN) tested positive for EPO on 29 April. The 37- year-old Italian was brought several times in the past with doping in conjunction. Among other things, he was locked in 2009 after having him tested positive for CERA.

On June 3, the UCI announced that Mauro Santambrogio has been tested on May 4, positive for EPO. As Danilo Di Luca is also part of the Italian team Mauro Santambrogio Vini - Selle Italia Fantini ( VIN). Santambrogio ended the tour on the 9th place and was able to Section 14, a mountain stage to Bardonecchia ( Jafferau ) win.

Due to the two doping cases, the team led by Vini - Selle Italia Fantini the wild card for the Tour of Lombardy decided to return in 2013. As the Giro d' Italia will also organize the Tour of Lombardy from RCS Sport.

Reporting

The television euro sports broadcast every afternoon several hours live from the stages on its pay - TV channel Sport Euro 2 On the weekends, was broadcast the race in free TV. Evening Euro Sport showed shortened repetition of the stages. Commented was the race by Karsten Migels and Jean -Claude Leclercq. During the 14th stage no live broadcast of the track was not possible due to bad weather. Only siting cameras in the target area of the stage in the target area could transmit live images.