2014 Giro d'Italia five different categories, named A to E. The category of a stage determines the points given for the points classification, and for the maximum time allowed for cyclists to finish the stage. Category A is reserved for the flattest stages, while category D is for the stages with the highest mountains. Category E is for time-trial stages. It started in Belfast on 9 May 2014 and traveled across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. There were three rest days instead of the usual two and the race started on a Friday. In the 2014 Giro d'Italia, four different
1997 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 22 1997 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 22 The 1997 Giro d'Italia was the 80th edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro began in Venice, with a flat stage on 17 May, and Stage 12 occurred on 29 May with a stage from La Spezia. The race finished in Milan on 8 June. 29 May 1997 — La Spezia to Varazze, 30 May 1997 — Varazze to Cuneo, 31 May 1997 — Racconigi to Breuil-Cervinia, 1 June 1997 — Verrès to Borgomanero, 2 June 1997 — Borgomanero to Dalmine, 3 June 1997 — Dalmine to