Tour: Giro di Sicilia - Stage 4
Length: 228 km
The fourth and final stage of the Giro di Sicilia goes from Messina to Sicily’s capital Palermo. With 228 kilometers to bridge it’s by far the longest stage of this tour. The peloton moves towards Palermo in a straight line with the Caronie Mountains on their left and the blue green Mediterranean Sea on their right. When they reach Palermo the riders make an extra local round through Palermo’s hilly surroundings. The rid... Read moreThe fourth and final stage of the Giro di Sicilia goes from Messina to Sicily’s capital Palermo. With 228 kilometers to bridge it’s by far the longest stage of this tour. The peloton moves towards Palermo in a straight line with the Caronie Mountains on their left and the blue green Mediterranean Sea on their right. When they reach Palermo the riders make an extra local round through Palermo’s hilly surroundings. The riders will finish the tour at the flanks of the Monte Pellegrino (alt. 606 m). The mountain is known for its pilgrimages (hence the name). The famous German writer Goethe mentioned the Monte Pellegrino as the most beautiful promontory of the world.
The finale of the stage is very tough. Only the best hilly sprinters will remain and battle it out in a short but epic fight on the Monte Pellegrino climb (average grade is 4,4%). The stage will be won by the hilly sprinter with the biggest acceleration in his legs. The riders will not finish at the summit, but at 403 meter height. When they are finished the riders will be rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view on Palermo.
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| Winner | 7.000 $
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| | Third | 5.000 $
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Winners of Messina - Palermo
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Messina - Palermo is a part of the OCM Tour.
Description
The terrain in Messina - Palermo has no climbs and has only easy downhills. The terrain includes an average amount of hills and has an amount of average flat distances. The ending of the stage is an easy sprint terminated by the fastest rider in the leading group. The route doesn't demand much technique from the riders.
Wind speed: 8,0 m/s.
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