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
1996 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 1996 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11 The 1996 Giro d'Italia was the 79th edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro began in Athens, Greece, with a flat stage on 18 May, and Stage 11 occurred on 29 May with a stage to Marina di Massa. The race finished in Milan on 9 June. 18 May 1996 — Athens to Athens, 19 May 1996 — Eleusis to Naupactus, 20 May 1996 — Missolonghi to Ioannina, 21 May 1996 22 May 1996 — Ostuni to Ostuni, 23 May 1996 — Metaponto to Crotone, 24 May