Giro d'Italia Women 2024: Stage 2 preview
July 8, 2024: Sirmione-Volta Mantovana, 102KM


The Giro d'Italia Women heads southeast to a circuit finish in Volta Mantovana for a likely sprint on the 102km stage 2.
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