At the start of autumn, a hint of summer will return to Italy, this Saturday October 5. With Primoz Roglic, Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel, the 107e Giro dell’Emilia (or Tour d’Emilia in French) will look like a Tour de France. Especially since the finale takes up the contours of the 2nd stage won by Kévin Vauquelin in Bologna. Dress rehearsal before the Tour of Lombardy, the last Monument of the year, the Giro dell’Emilia should offer a great fight between the behemoths of the peloton.
The route
Faithful to its first edition in 1909, the Giro dell’Emilia 2024 will revolve around Bologna. After a first part in line, the peloton will enter the Bologna circuit, well known to the riders who took part in the last Tour de France. In the finale of the 2nd stage, the riders had to deal with the coast of San Luca (2 km at 9.4%), leading to the eponymous sanctuary, twice before connecting the line in the city center of Bologna. This time, you will have to climb the hump five times, arriving at the summit.
Favorites
How often on the Giro dell’Emilia, many pundits make the trip to refine their preparation for the Tour of Lombardy. This year is no exception with the new world champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)who will wear his rainbow jersey for the first time. Triple winner of the event, Primoz Roglic (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe) knows the final like the back of his hand and intends to get closer to the record Very champion original Constante Girardengo (5 victories). Remco Evenepoel (Soudal – Quick-Step) will also be there to compete with the two Slovenians. Behind this shock trio, other big names will try to beat the odds like Matteo Jorgenson (Visma – Lease a bike), Richard Carapaz (EF Education EasyPost), David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) et Giulio Ciccone (Lidl – Trek).
The prize list
2023 : Primoz Roglic (Jumbo – Visma)
2022 : Enric Mas (Movistar)
2021 : Primoz Roglic (Jumbo – Visma)
2020 : Aleksandr Vlasov (Astana)
2019 : Primoz Roglic (Jumbo -Visma)
2018 : Alessandro De Marchi (BMC)
2017 : Giovanni Visconti (Bahrain – Merida)
2016 : Esteban Chaves (Orica – BikeExchange)
2015 : Jan Bakelandts (AG2R La Mondiale)
2014: Davide Rebellin (CCC Polsat Polkowice)
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At what time and on which channel to watch the race?
The 107e Giro dell’Emilia will start at 11:10 a.m. from Vignola, in the Bolognese suburbs. The finish will be judged around 4:30 p.m. at the top of the San Luca hill, on the heights of Bologna. The race will be followed live on Eurosport 2 from 3 p.m. A live commentary will also be followed live on ouest-france.fr.
