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
1999 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 1999 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 The 1999 Giro d'Italia was the 82nd edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro began in Agrigento, with a flat stage on 15 May, and Stage 11 occurred on 25 May with a stage to Cesenatico. The race finished in Milan on 6 June. 15 May 1999 — Agrigento to Modica, 16 May 1999 — Noto to Catania, 17 May 1999 — Catania to Messina, 18 May 1999 — Vibo Valentia to Terme Luigiane, 19 May 1999 — Terme Luigiane to Massiccio del Sirino, 20 May 1999