Video: 5 key elements to look forward to at the 2016 Giro d'Italia

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The 2016 Giro d'Italia route persentation (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan enjoying themselves at the Giro presentation (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Valverde, Nibali, Basso, Contador and Sagan at the 2016 Giro d'Italia route persentation (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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The 2016 Giro d'Italia route presentation (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Earlier this week, RCS revealed the route of the 2016 Giro d'Italia.

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What they showed us was a balanced route with plenty of mountains, time trials and sprint opportunities, which should attract a wide range of riders.

The start of the race is on May 6 and is still just under seven months away, and with the season winding up Cyclingnews has put together a video of the five key elements to be excited about next year's Giro.

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