Monte Zoncolan features in 2018 Giro Rosa

The Monte Zoncolan surely sank a millimeter or two under the weight of the thousands of fans

The Monte Zoncolan surely sank a millimeter or two under the weight of the thousands of fans (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Organisers of the 29th edition of the Giro d'Italia Internazionale Femminile, popularly known as the Giro Rosa, confirmed Saturday that the 2018 route, held from July 6-15, will take the riders up the famed Monte Zoncolan during the penultimate ninth stage. The daunting 11.9-kilometre ascent, with slopes as steep as 22 per cent, could decide the overall winner.

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