Not a blockbuster but a fascinating, possibly pivotal stage. It will take the Giro into the far northeast of Italy. Monte Zoncolan and Monte Crostis the climbs of Cima Porous and Valle are not, in severity or beauty, but each will serve some of the steepest ramps of the Giro and the most hair-raising descents.
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Pinot: Tour de France 2020 will be a battle every day
Frenchman enthusiastic about novel route -
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Alaphilippe coy on 2020 Tour de France plans but sees a route that suits him well
'It has surprises in store, with a scenario that’s impossible to predict' says Frenchman -
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Tour de France 2020 will be no more difficult to control, says Brailsford
Froome and Bernal seek leadership at next year's race -
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Tour de France 2020 route revealed
All the details about next year's race from the big unveiling in Paris
