The day after Tim Merlier’s sprint victory, the Tour of Italy peloton leaves from Acqui Terme to reach Andora in 190 kilometers. Nothing that should upset the general ranking. Route, profile, favorites… Discover the profile of the 4th stage of the Giro 2024.
Will today’s stage, the fourth of this Giro, really be quiet this Tuesday? Nothing is less certain after the day we experienced on Monday, which ended in a sprint with the victory of the Belgian Tim Merlier but after an astonishing counter-attack from the pink jersey Tadej Pogacar in a steep climb of a little more than a kilometer approaching the finish line. Will the Slovenian try something again? Course, profile, favorites… here is what to expect from the 4th stage of the Giro 2024.
The route of the 4th stage
The riders of this 107th edition of the Tour of Italy will set off this Tuesday from Acqui Terme to reach Andora after 190 kilometers, passing through Savona. Which takes the peloton from Piedmont to Liguria, via the Riviera, a magnificent coastline bordered by mountain ranges. The fictitious departure is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., the real departure at 12:35 p.m. The winner’s arrival is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 5:28 p.m., depending on average speed.
The profile of the 4th stage
The stage is divided into two, with a sort of false flat which ends with a category 3 difficulty: the Melogno pass. Nothing insurmountable for the sprinters. However, this should allow a few adventurers to venture into a breakaway. The sprinters’ teams will be sure to increase the pace of the peloton on the second part of the stage, which consists of a descent to Savona, then 60 kilometers of flat ground towards Andora.
The favorites of the 4th stage
The sprinters are again favorites, given the immense probability that the stage will end with a mass sprint. Tim Merlier (Soudal-Quick Step) could do the double and sign a 9th victory since February. But Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) will undoubtedly want to take his revenge. Olav Kooij (Jumbo-Visma) remains cited, especially after having reassured on Monday. Also to follow: Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty).
How to follow the race?
The Giro 2024 is broadcast on the Eurosport 1 channel, which will be on the air from 12:35 p.m. for the fictitious start of the 4th stage. You will also be able to follow this first stage of the Giro live on the RMC Sport website and application.
