The second biggest and most important professional road cycling race, Giro d'Italia, starts today in Bologna with the individual time trial.
8 kilometers with the last two uphill will decide who will have the honor of wearing the pink jersey at the start on the second stage tomorrow.
Follow the trial stage in Bologna live ->
Who are the favorites to win the overall title?
Primož Roglič (Team Jumbo – Visma) starts as the first favorite after winning every race he entered this year. The team behind him looks strong and mature enough to support him to the final finish line.
Other top contenders are the local favourite Vincenzo Nibali along with stars like Simon Yates and Tom Dumoulin.
One thing is certain. The following three weeks will be highly interesting and entertaining.