While the overall narrative of a Grand Tour like the Giro d'Italia is often dominated by the general classification, there are numerous subplots that evolve and develop during a three-week race, and one of the most important ones is sprinting.
Just like winning the GC or a stage is the pinnacle for climbers, taking a sprint victory in a Grand Tour is one of the biggest achievements a sprinter can score. And though the Tour de France may hold the top spot, the Giro has still attracted a strong crop of sprinters this year.
