What do I love most about seeing the Giro d’Italia in Abruzzo? The anticipation and then the swoosh of vivid colours that sweep past and almost catch you off balance as you try desperately to swivel & stay with the leaders and a view of spandex-clad lean bottoms.
Just like a rainbow, one minute it’s there in vivid glory the next the street is empty, as the crowd shifts down a gear, triumphant that they saw Italy’s speediest act of ‘passione’; the advertising hoardings are dismantled and put on trucks ready for their equally short tv slot on tomorrow’s tappa…
Where to View The Giro d’Italia in Abruzzo 2022: 15-17th May
Sunday 15th May, Route
Giro d’Italia Abruzzo: Isernia to Blockhaus
Watch our for La Presentosa, Abruzzo’s famous jewel if you are watching the race live, it has been designed to greet the race at Mammarosa and the Maiella Geopark, and from the helicopters filming the race
Tips from the Life In Abruzzo Facebook Group
Please note the road up Passo Lanciano will be closed to cars from 22.00 on Saturday and closed to cyclists from 12.00 on Sunday!
Many towns will be hosting festivities that last the weekend. Here are examples of the recommended programs from members at Roccamorice, a recommended cafe to watch from and just how big cycling is there with their sculpture of Eddi Merckx and Lettomanoppello’s program.
Tuesday, 17th May
Giro d’Italia Abruzzo; Pescara – Jesi
Watch the Giro d’Italia Tackle the Blockhaus Mountain
