Friday's stage of the Giro d'Italia at first looks straight forward for 180km from Rovigo to Vicenza, but the final 1.1km ascent of Monte Berico should prove to be as volatile as a quaking volcano. The GC riders all need to be alert.
The climb past the Santuario della Madonna di Monte Berico is actually made twice on the final 20.3km loop, but it is the second ascent that culminates with the finish line. A decade ago the same finishing climb saw Philippe Gilbert power up the ascent and shake off maglia rosa Alberto Contador for the victory.
