2016 Giro d'Italia Countdown 2016

Before the 99th Giro d'Italia gets underway with a 9.8km time trial in Apeldoorn, Holland, Cyclingnews will bring you all the pre-race news and photos you need as we countdown to the first grand tour of the season.

• Giro d'Italia teams train in Holland - Gallery
• A day of press conferences at the Giro d'Italia - Gallery
• Viviani: Beating Kittel gives me confidence for the Giro d'Italia
• Haga: Giro d'Italia is a step closer to being normal as a racer
• Giro d'Italia: Dumoulin tips Cancellara for first maglia rosa