What they showed us was a balanced route with plenty of mountains, time trials and sprint opportunities, which should attract a wide range of riders.
The start of the race is on May 6 and is still just under seven months away, and with the season winding up Cyclingnews has put together a video of the five key elements to be excited about next year's Giro.
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