2014 Giro d'Italia
The 97th Giro d' Italia to be held from May 9 to June 1, 2014. The tour starts in Belfast ( Northern Ireland), and ends after 21 stages in Trieste. The Giro begins with a team time trial on a Friday. Three days later, will be held the first of three days of rest. During the first rest day of the transfer of Ireland takes place in Italy. The total length will be 3450 km.
Participant
Open to the 18 ProTeam. In addition, the organizer RCS Sport wild cards awarded to four Professional Continental team. These receive the same team as last year. Vini - Selle Italia Fantini goes this season under the name Yellow Fluo to the start. Each team will participate with nine riders in the race, so the riders will include 198 cyclists. Confirmed their participation and the favorites are currently Cadel Evans, Michele Scarponi, Nairo Quintana, Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Horner and Richie Porte. Vincenzo Nibali last year's winner has already confirmed that he will not defend his title.