Giro 2015: Favourites
The 2015 Giro d'Italia started on 9 May and from day one the race was nothing short of mesmerizing, bringing day in day out unexpected scenario's. But in the end the best rider of his generation, Alberto Contador, went home wearing pink.
Here you'll read about the favourites for winning the overall. Click links in underneath scheme to find out about major contenders per stage in the 2015 Giro d'Italia. Obviously, all these articles were written before the start of the race(s).
Favourites 2015 Giro – per stage:
| Date | Favourites | Length | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sa 9-5 | BMC, Orica or Etixx? | 17.6 km | TTT |
| 2 | Su 10-5 | For the sprinters | 150 km | flat |
| 3 | Mo 11-5 | Good descenders | 185 km | hilly |
| 4 | Tu 12-5 | Puncheurs with descending skills | 150 km | hilly |
| 5 | We 13-5 | First mountain stage | 152 km | mountains |
| 6 | Th 14-5 | Sprinters to survive hilly section | 181 km | flat |
| 7 | Fr 15-5 | Escapees and/or puncheurs | 263 km | flat, finish uphill |
| 8 | Sa 16-5 | GC men on the attack? | 188 km | mountains |
| 9 | Su 17-5 | For the hilly specialists | 212 km | mountains |
| Mo 18-5 | Rest day | |||
| 10 | Tu 19-5 | Flat ride, fast men | 195 km | flat |
| 11 | We 20-5 | Classic specialists or fast men | 147 km | flat, finish uphill |
| 12 | Th 21-5 | Gilbert, Gerrans and other hilly specialists | 190 km | flat, hilly finale |
| 13 | Fr 22-5 | Fast men (again) | 153 km | flat |
| 14 | Fr 23-5 | Chances for Uran | 59.2 km | ITT |
| 15 | Su 24-5 | Final week to open with Contador win? | 165 km | mountains |
| Mo 25-5 | Rest day | |||
| 16 | Tu 26-5 | Escapees or GC men | 175 km | mountains |
| 17 | We 27-5 | A sprinter's Alpine dream | 136 km | flat |
| 18 | Th 28-5 | Adventurous climbers and bold descenders | 172 km | downhill finish |
| 19 | Fr 29-5 | Strong diesels for long break | 236 km | mountains |
| 20 | Sa 30-5 | Who's boss? Queen Stage to decide | 196 km | mountains |
| 21 | Su 31-5 | Final sprint in Milano | 185 km | flat |
Giro 2015: Images and more
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Stage 1 Favourites - Orica GreenEdge again?
Just like last year the Giro opens with a team time trial. Back then Orica GreenEdge was fastest, which catapulted Svein Tuft into the pink jersey. Cyclingstage.com brings you the main contenders.Read more »
Stage 2 Favourites - For the sprinters
The 2nd stage in the 2015 Giro leads from Albenga to Genoa. Mainly flat, so this should be for the sprinters. Who are the main contenders?Read more »
Stage 3 Favourites - Good descenders
Stage 3 in the 2015 Giro offers a lot of hills and a long descent in the finale. After cresting the climb up to Barbagelata there are 43 kilometres left.Read more »
Stage 4 Favourites - Puncheurs with descending skills
Stage 4 is a hilly stage with no flat metre in sight. Since the last 10 kilometres are downhill after a short steep climb this could be a chance for the puncheurs with good descending skills.Read more »
Stage 5 Favourites - First mountain stage
Two serious climbs in stage 5 and a top finish after a long ascent. Is it up to the GC-man this early in the race or will it be for the adventurous minds?Read more »
More articles
Stage 6 Favourites - Sprinters to survive hilly sectionStage 7 Favourites - Escapees and/or puncheurs
Stage 8 Favourites - GC men on the attack?
Stage 9 Favourites - For hilly specialists
Stage 10 Favourites - Flat ride, fast men
Stage 11 Favourites - Classic specialists or fast men
Stage 12 Favourites - Gilbert, Gerrans, and other hilly specialists
Stage 13 Favourites - Fast men (again)
Stage 14 Favourites - Chances for Uran
Stage 15 Favourites - Final week to open with Contador win?
Stage 16 Favourites - Escapees or GC men
Stage 17 Favourites - A sprinter's Alpine dream
Stage 18 Favourites - Adventurous climbers and bold descenders
Stage 19 Favourites - Strong diesels for long break
Stage 20 Favourites - Who's boss?
Stage 21 Favourites - Final sprint in Milano
Favourites and GC contenders