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
2006 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 man André Korff had crashed about a kilometer earlier, which threw off his preparations for the sprint. Points classification leader McEwen was first over the line to claim his third stage win of the Giro, but the 12-second time bonus Pollack received made him the new race leader. 13 May 2006 — Cesena to Saltara 14 May 2006 — Civitanova Marche to Maielletta 15 May 2006 — Francavilla al Mare to Termoli 16 May 2006 — Termoli to Peschici 18 May 2006 — Pontedera (individual time trial) 2006 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 The 2006 Giro d'Italia began