2024-05-23 15:41:56
BOLZANO. It is snowing in Livigno and the sixteenth stage of the Giro d’Italia will begin from Prato dello Stelvio right this moment (21 Could). Hamlet shortened by about forty kilometers because of hostile climate circumstances, because the race organizers introduced after a collection of consultations.
“Yesterday the Commissione Excessive Climate Protocol known as to resolve on the circumstances of right this moment’s stage”. Within the minutes – states the official press launch – three choices had been envisaged. The primary ‘regular stage progress’; the second, creation of a parking space on the highest of the Giogo di Santa Maria (after 50.2 KM) to present runners the chance to vary clothes; the third, in case of maximum climate circumstances, neutralization of the stage till a spot the place security circumstances are met.
At 9 this morning the Fee met and at 10, given the circumstances at that second, it determined to implement Possibility 2 with the opposition of the athletes. A couple of minutes earlier than departure, the climate circumstances worsened additional and due to this fact the Fee determined to fall again on Possibility 3.
The stage may have its departure and typical procedures in Livigno. From there we are going to begin in parade in direction of Raschera Mountain Tunnel. The runners will cease and alter earlier than the border with Switzerland. The actual begin will likely be in Prati allo Stelvio.
2024-05-23 15:41:56