technical info

Another highly undulating stage dotted with climbs of varying difficulty, with at least nine categorized ascents, some of which are designated as KOMs. Starting in Ascoli Piceno, the route crosses Croce di Casale, Amandola, Sarnano, and Tolentino, heading steadily north. It skirts the slopes of Monte San Vicino before entering the challenging final section. After Castelleone di Suasa, the route hits the town of Pergola for the first time (without crossing the finish line) and tackles the climbs of Barbanti and Monterolo, which feature long steep sections and challenging descents. The second passage goes through the center of Pergola before reaching the finish line.
Last kilometers
The final kilometers are partially downhill and flatten out as the route enters the city. In the very last kilometer, the road begins to rise slightly. The finishing straight is 7 meters wide, on asphalt, with a gentle uphill gradient.