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As per Tirreno-Adriatico tradition, this will be the iconic ‘tappa dei muri’ – the ‘wall stage’. The route begins with a large circuit, to be covered just once, from Osimo Stazione, through endless undulations across Recanati, Santa Maria del Monte, Macerata, Treia and Montefano, all the way to the finish line. The route then takes 3 laps of a really challenging circuit, with 4 walls: one that is not too difficult, leading up to Offagna; one across Abbazia, and – lastly – two brutal ascents up to Via Roncisvalle and Via Olimpia.
Final kilometres
The last 10 kms are extremely challenging. The route enters Osimo to tackle the ‘wall’ of Via Roncisvalle, which continues along Via del Borgo. The peloton will be riding on flagstone for over 1 kilometre, with an average 15% gradient, and peaks topping out at 22%. After a short and steep drop, the route climbs up the Via Olimpia for less than 1 km (rising with 16% ramps for a few hundred metres), and then enters the old town, still climbing slightly, on porphyry. The home straight is 300 m long, on 7 m wide tarmac.
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Osimo
Overview
Rising on a high hill which dominates the valleys, roughly 10 kilometres from the Riviera del Conero, Osimo carries with it the signs of its millennial history over the centuries.
The ancient origins of the town are to be found in the mists of time, to the Picene people who first established settlements on these hills where the land was fertile and the area safe and since then it was always been a favourable spot of the development of civilization, but it was the Roman period, thought, which created a flourishing economy and vital trade center.
Under the latin name of Auximum, the town enjoy many years of prosperity, rising to the status of civitas, reputed to be one of the most prestigious in the area, a title which it conserved right into the Middle Ages.
The Town’s current aspect, however, is the result of the urban renewal work which began during the Renaissance, under the aegis and patronage of the Pontifical State.
Nevertheless the remarkable building activities over the last two decades, the charm of this place is still so strong. It is enough to get a visit for savouring the sensations and the emotions of the past and breathing the quietude of life as it used to be.
Food
Osimo delights the palate.
Among the culinary specialties of Osimo are chicken and rabbit “in potacchio”, extremely tender white meat, artfully seasoned with tomato and aromatic herbs, and rabbit “in porchetta, one of the tastiest traditional dishes from the surrounding rural areas.
Another typical dish is the “Vincisgrassi” baked pasta, a distant cousin to the lasagna from Bologna and Naples. A number of legends have been born around the origin of this delicious dish. The only thing that cannot be argued is that this pasta is a must on any self-respecting table in Osimo.
Close to the sea, its culinary tradition cannot help but be influenced by the fish recipes which are part of the local culture. Worthy of mention are the famous Brodetti, fish soups characterizing the coastal cuisine.
Wine and beverage
Some of the excellent products that made these lands famous in Italy and in the world, such as the Verdicchio and the Rosso Conero, come from this area. The pride of the region’s winemakers, Rosso Conero goes especially well with red meat and it is delightful with cheese. The Verdicchio, a fresh and dry white wine, is so versatile as to be the perfect choice from start to finish of a meal.
Osimo Stazione
Overview
Rising on a high hill which dominates the valleys, roughly 10 kilometres from the Riviera del Conero, Osimo carries with it the signs of its millennial history over the centuries.
The ancient origins of the town are to be found in the mists of time, to the Picene people who first established settlements on these hills where the land was fertile and the area safe and since then it was always been a favourable spot of the development of civilization, but it was the Roman period, thought, which created a flourishing economy and vital trade center.
Under the latin name of Auximum, the town enjoy many years of prosperity, rising to the status of civitas, reputed to be one of the most prestigious in the area, a title which it conserved right into the Middle Ages.
The Town’s current aspect, however, is the result of the urban renewal work which began during the Renaissance, under the aegis and patronage of the Pontifical State.
Nevertheless the remarkable building activities over the last two decades, the charm of this place is still so strong. It is enough to get a visit for savouring the sensations and the emotions of the past and breathing the quietude of life as it used to be.
Food
Osimo delights the palate.
Among the culinary specialties of Osimo are chicken and rabbit “in potacchio”, extremely tender white meat, artfully seasoned with tomato and aromatic herbs, and rabbit “in porchetta, one of the tastiest traditional dishes from the surrounding rural areas.
Another typical dish is the “Vincisgrassi” baked pasta, a distant cousin to the lasagna from Bologna and Naples. A number of legends have been born around the origin of this delicious dish. The only thing that cannot be argued is that this pasta is a must on any self-respecting table in Osimo.
Close to the sea, its culinary tradition cannot help but be influenced by the fish recipes which are part of the local culture. Worthy of mention are the famous Brodetti, fish soups characterizing the coastal cuisine.
Wine and beverage
Some of the excellent products that made these lands famous in Italy and in the world, such as the Verdicchio and the Rosso Conero, come from this area. The pride of the region’s winemakers, Rosso Conero goes especially well with red meat and it is delightful with cheese. The Verdicchio, a fresh and dry white wine, is so versatile as to be the perfect choice from start to finish of a meal.
