Crossing the Apennine, from east to west, will be felt in stage seven, a never-before run into Abruzzo's Pescocostanzo. The riders are slated for a 180-kilometre romp that will be highlighted by the final 22 kilometres that feature a 9.2-kilometre rise to Pietransieri and the final 2.85-kilometre kick to Pescocostanzo. (GB)
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