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 12 to Stage 22 1999 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 22 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 12 occurred on 26 May with a stage from Cesenatico. The race finished in Milan on 6 June. 26 May 1999 — Cesenatico to Sassuolo, 27 May 1999 — Sassuolo to Rapallo, 28 May 1999 29 May 1999 — Bra to Borgo San Dalmazzo, 30 May 1999 — Racconigi to Santuario di Oropa, 31 May 1999 — Biella to Lumezzane, 1