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A lively stage in its opening part across the Murgia Plateau. After passing through Gravina in Puglia, the route heads towards Corato, where the riders tackle a circuit featuring two ascents to Castel del Monte. Following the final descent, the stage concludes with a fast run to the finish.
FINAL KILOMETERS
The closing kilometres are flat, on predominantly straight roads interrupted by a few sharp bends. The stage ends with a 500-metre finishing straight.