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
2014–15 Coppa Italia August 2014. Fourth round matches were played on 2, 3 and 4 December 2014. Round of 16 were played on 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 January 2015. Quarter-finals were played on 27, 28 January, 3 and 4 February 2015. Semi-finals were played on 4–5 March & 7–8 April 2015. 2014–15 Coppa Italia The 2014–15 Coppa Italia, also known as TIM Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the 68th edition of the national cup in Italian football. Napoli were the defending champions, having won the previous year's final, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Lazio. Juventus emerged victorious with