technical info
Route
Mixed stage: first part along the Adriatic, flat and on wide, mostly straight roads, followed by a second part in the Fermo hinterland with a succession of ups and downs and several “walls,” especially towards the finish. After Cupra Marittima, the route heads inland and climbs the first KOM at Montefiore dell’Aso, followed by the one at Monterubbiano. The race then reaches Fermo for the first time, tackling the “wall” of Via Cardarelli, before returning to the SS16 Adriatica to face the Capodarco climb (KOM) and, in quick succession, the Fermo-Reputolo climb leading to the finish.
Final kilometres
The final kilometres are essentially all uphill. After the Reputolo climb, which leads into the town of Fermo (gradients up to 22%), the route continues climbing through narrow urban streets paved in porphyry, with steep gradients. A short descent at 750 m to go is followed by a final ramp to the finish at around 10%. Road width 6 m, asphalt surface.
