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Kirsten Frattini

'We are investing a lot' – Giro d'Italia Women director confirms two-hour daily TV coverage, plans for back-to-back races and hopes to renew organising contract

Shot of the lead car in front of the peloton at the Giro d'Italia Women.

Celebrating its 37th edition, the Giro d'Italia Women is set to begin on the streets of Cesenatico this Saturday, and it is an important moment as this is the first year the race will be held in alignment with the men's event, which will conclude in Rome on Sunday.

Cyclingnews caught up with Giusy Virelli, events manager at RCS Sport and race director for the women's Giro d'Italia, while she was at the start of stage 17 of the men's event in Cassano d'Adda on Wednesday.

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