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
2003 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 21 2003 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 21 The 2003 Giro d'Italia was the 86th edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro began in Lecce, with a flat stage on 10 May, and Stage 12 occurred on 22 May with a stage from San Donà di Piave. The race finished in Milan on 1 June. 22 May 2003 — San Donà di Piave to Monte Zoncolan, 23 May 2003 — Pordenone to Marostica, 24 May 2003 — Marostica to Alpe di Pampeago, 25 May 2003 — Merano to Bolzano, (ITT) 26 May 2003 — Arco