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Linked articleStage 8: Chieti to Fermo | Giro d’Italia 2026 Preview
Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia 2026 runs 159 kilometers from Chieti to Fermo along the Adriatic coast, a rolling route that will test positioning more than pure climbing power. The stage crosses the hills of Abruzzo and Le Marche, terrain that favors riders who can handle repeated short climbs without losing contact on the descents. Fermo sits inland from the coast, and the final approach includes enough gradient to discourage a pure field sprint but not enough to guarantee a climber's finish. This is the kind of stage that suits puncheurs and aggressive all-rounders, riders who can follow accelerations on the climbs and still finish fast when the group…
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