Stage 3 of Il Giro di Sicilia 2022: Realmonte, Piazza Armerina

Stage03

Realmonte -

Piazza Armerina

Thursday 14 April 2022 171km Altitude gain 2530mt

Total time: 04:54:07 Withdrawals: 5

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[pos] => 39            [id] => 32            [name] => CASALLAS RINCON Yeisson Ferney            [nome] => Yeisson Ferney            [cognome] => CASALLAS RINCON            [team] => COLOMBIA TIERRA DE ATLETAS GW SHIMANO            [sigla_team] => CTA            [val] => 04:55:39            [distacco] => 01:32            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [39] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 40            [id] => 16            [name] => RASTELLI Luca            [nome] => Luca            [cognome] => RASTELLI            [team] => BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'            [sigla_team] => BCF            [val] => 04:55:42            [distacco] => 01:35            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [40] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 41            [id] => 152            [name] => ABREHA Negasi Haylu            [nome] => Negasi Haylu            [cognome] 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SEGAFREDO            [sigla_team] => TFS            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [60] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 61            [id] => 105            [name] => HECHT Gage            [nome] => Gage            [cognome] => HECHT            [team] => HUMAN POWERED HEALTH            [sigla_team] => HPM            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [61] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 62            [id] => 35            [name] => PINEDA PINEDA Rafael Steven            [nome] => Rafael Steven            [cognome] => PINEDA PINEDA            [team] => COLOMBIA TIERRA DE ATLETAS GW SHIMANO            [sigla_team] => CTA            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [62] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 63            [id] => 124            [name] => DRAGHI Guido            [nome] => Guido            [cognome] => DRAGHI            [team] => MG.K VIS COLORS FOR PEACE VPM            [sigla_team] => MGK            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [63] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 64            [id] => 87            [name] => ROSA Diego            [nome] => Diego            [cognome] => ROSA            [team] => EOLO-KOMETA CYCLING TEAM            [sigla_team] => EOK            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [64] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 65            [id] => 172            [name] => BURCHIO Federico            [nome] => Federico            [cognome] => BURCHIO            [team] => WORK SERVICE - VITALCARE - DYNATEK            [sigla_team] => IWM            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] => 00:03        )    [65] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 66            [id] => 33            [name] => GOMEZ BECERRA German Dario            [nome] => German Dario            [cognome] => GOMEZ BECERRA            [team] => COLOMBIA TIERRA DE ATLETAS GW SHIMANO            [sigla_team] => CTA            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [66] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 67            [id] => 31            [name] => SOTO MARTINEZ Nelson            [nome] => Nelson            [cognome] => SOTO MARTINEZ            [team] => COLOMBIA TIERRA DE ATLETAS GW SHIMANO            [sigla_team] => CTA            [val] => 04:57:12            [distacco] => 03:05            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [67] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 68            [id] => 46            [name] => SANDRI Edoardo            [nome] => Edoardo            [cognome] => SANDRI            [team] => CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD            [sigla_team] => CTF            [val] => 04:57:23            [distacco] => 03:16            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [68] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 69            [id] => 147            [name] => STOJNIĆ Veljko            [nome] => Veljko            [cognome] => STOJNIĆ            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 04:58:51            [distacco] => 04:44            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [69] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 70            [id] => 66            [name] => PONOMAR Andrii            [nome] => Andrii            [cognome] => PONOMAR            [team] => DRONE HOPPER - ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI            [sigla_team] => DRA            [val] => 04:59:46            [distacco] => 05:39            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [70] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 71            [id] => 184            [name] => MORO Manlio            [nome] => Manlio            [cognome] => MORO            [team] => ZALF EUROMOBIL FIOR            [sigla_team] => ZEF            [val] => 04:59:46            [distacco] => 05:39            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [71] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 72            [id] => 176            [name] => PATIES MONTAGNER Eric            [nome] => Eric            [cognome] => PATIES MONTAGNER            [team] => WORK SERVICE - VITALCARE - DYNATEK            [sigla_team] => IWM            [val] => 04:59:48            [distacco] => 05:41            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [72] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 73            [id] => 141            [name] => RAJOVIC Dusan            [nome] => Dusan            [cognome] => RAJOVIC            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 04:59:48            [distacco] => 05:41            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [73] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 74            [id] => 27            [name] => SVRČEK Martin            [nome] => Martin            [cognome] => SVRČEK            [team] => BIESSE-CARRERA            [sigla_team] => BIE            [val] => 04:59:50            [distacco] => 05:43            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] => 00:01        )    [74] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 75            [id] => 106            [name] => JENSEN August            [nome] => August            [cognome] => JENSEN            [team] => HUMAN POWERED HEALTH            [sigla_team] => HPM            [val] => 04:59:52            [distacco] => 05:45            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [75] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 76            [id] => 102            [name] => BASSETT Stephen            [nome] => Stephen            [cognome] => BASSETT            [team] => HUMAN POWERED HEALTH            [sigla_team] => HPM            [val] => 04:59:52            [distacco] => 05:45            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [76] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 77            [id] => 126            [name] => STEDMAN Maximilian            [nome] => Maximilian            [cognome] => STEDMAN            [team] => MG.K VIS COLORS FOR PEACE VPM            [sigla_team] => MGK            [val] => 05:00:37            [distacco] => 06:30            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [77] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 78            [id] => 75            [name] => OKA Atsushi            [nome] => Atsushi            [cognome] => OKA            [team] => EF EDUCATION - NIPPO DEVELOPMENT TEAM            [sigla_team] => EFD            [val] => 05:01:22            [distacco] => 07:15            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [78] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 79            [id] => 187            [name] => ZURLO Matteo            [nome] => Matteo            [cognome] => ZURLO            [team] => ZALF EUROMOBIL FIOR            [sigla_team] => ZEF            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [79] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 80            [id] => 144            [name] => GANDIN Stefano            [nome] => Stefano            [cognome] => GANDIN            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [80] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 81            [id] => 183            [name] => CATTELAN Davide            [nome] => Davide            [cognome] => CATTELAN            [team] => ZALF EUROMOBIL FIOR            [sigla_team] => ZEF            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [81] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 82            [id] => 6            [name] => VINOKUROV Alexandre            [nome] => Alexandre            [cognome] => VINOKUROV            [team] => ASTANA QAZAQSTAN TEAM            [sigla_team] => AST            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [82] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 83            [id] => 92            [name] => BROGI Adriano            [nome] => Adriano            [cognome] => BROGI            [team] => GIOTTI VICTORIA SAVINI DUE            [sigla_team] => GTS            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [83] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 84            [id] => 143            [name] => BALDACCINI Davide            [nome] => Davide            [cognome] => BALDACCINI            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [84] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 85            [id] => 53            [name] => GHISLANZONI Andrea            [nome] => Andrea            [cognome] => GHISLANZONI            [team] => D'AMICO UM TOOLS            [sigla_team] => AZT            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [85] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 86            [id] => 44            [name] => DONEGÀ Matteo            [nome] => Matteo            [cognome] => DONEGÀ            [team] => CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD            [sigla_team] => CTF            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [86] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 87            [id] => 84            [name] => MARTIN ROMERO David            [nome] => David            [cognome] => MARTIN ROMERO            [team] => EOLO-KOMETA CYCLING TEAM            [sigla_team] => EOK            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [87] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 88            [id] => 154            [name] => STEDMAN Travis            [nome] => Travis            [cognome] => STEDMAN            [team] => TEAM QHUBEKA             [sigla_team] => T4Q            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [88] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 89            [id] => 107            [name] => KING Benjamin            [nome] => Benjamin            [cognome] => KING            [team] => HUMAN POWERED HEALTH            [sigla_team] => HPM            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [89] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 90            [id] => 161            [name] => MOSCHETTI Matteo            [nome] => Matteo            [cognome] => MOSCHETTI            [team] => TREK - SEGAFREDO            [sigla_team] => TFS            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [90] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 91            [id] => 86            [name] => ROPERO MOLINA Alejandro            [nome] => Alejandro            [cognome] => ROPERO MOLINA            [team] => EOLO-KOMETA CYCLING TEAM            [sigla_team] => EOK            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [91] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 92            [id] => 13            [name] => EL GOUZI Omar            [nome] => Omar            [cognome] => EL GOUZI            [team] => BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'            [sigla_team] => BCF            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [92] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 93            [id] => 12            [name] => COVILI Luca            [nome] => Luca            [cognome] => COVILI            [team] => BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'            [sigla_team] => BCF            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [93] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 94            [id] => 74            [name] => ODA Hijiri            [nome] => Hijiri            [cognome] => ODA            [team] => EF EDUCATION - NIPPO DEVELOPMENT TEAM            [sigla_team] => EFD            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [94] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 95            [id] => 156            [name] => MENEGOTTO Jacopo            [nome] => Jacopo            [cognome] => MENEGOTTO            [team] => TEAM QHUBEKA             [sigla_team] => T4Q            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [95] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 96            [id] => 64            [name] => BENEDETTI Gabriele            [nome] => Gabriele            [cognome] => BENEDETTI            [team] => DRONE HOPPER - ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI            [sigla_team] => DRA            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [96] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 97            [id] => 56            [name] => ROGANTI Simone            [nome] => Simone            [cognome] => ROGANTI            [team] => D'AMICO UM TOOLS            [sigla_team] => AZT            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [97] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 98            [id] => 115            [name] => VAN KESSEL Corne            [nome] => Corne            [cognome] => VAN KESSEL            [team] => INTERMARCHÉ - WANTY - GOBERT MATÉRIAUX            [sigla_team] => IWG            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [98] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 99            [id] => 26            [name] => RODA Lorenzo            [nome] => Lorenzo            [cognome] => RODA            [team] => BIESSE-CARRERA            [sigla_team] => BIE            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [99] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 100            [id] => 122            [name] => CAROLLO Francesco            [nome] => Francesco            [cognome] => CAROLLO            [team] => MG.K VIS COLORS FOR PEACE VPM            [sigla_team] => MGK            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [100] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 101            [id] => 83            [name] => MARTIN GUTIERREZ Alex            [nome] => Alex            [cognome] => MARTIN GUTIERREZ            [team] => EOLO-KOMETA CYCLING TEAM            [sigla_team] => EOK            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [101] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 102            [id] => 34            [name] => MANCIPE PUIN Andres Libardo            [nome] => Andres Libardo            [cognome] => MANCIPE PUIN            [team] => COLOMBIA TIERRA DE ATLETAS GW SHIMANO            [sigla_team] => CTA            [val] => 05:02:28            [distacco] => 08:21            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [102] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 103            [id] => 57            [name] => VIEL Mattia            [nome] => Mattia            [cognome] => VIEL            [team] => D'AMICO UM TOOLS            [sigla_team] => AZT            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [103] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 104            [id] => 25            [name] => NORDAL Mattias            [nome] => Mattias            [cognome] => NORDAL            [team] => BIESSE-CARRERA            [sigla_team] => BIE            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [104] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 105            [id] => 125            [name] => SENS Connor            [nome] => Connor            [cognome] => SENS            [team] => MG.K VIS COLORS FOR PEACE VPM            [sigla_team] => MGK            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [105] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 106            [id] => 186            [name] => ROCCHETTA Cristian            [nome] => Cristian            [cognome] => ROCCHETTA            [team] => ZALF EUROMOBIL FIOR            [sigla_team] => ZEF            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [106] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 107            [id] => 24            [name] => GIORDANI Carloalberto            [nome] => Carloalberto            [cognome] => GIORDANI            [team] => BIESSE-CARRERA            [sigla_team] => BIE            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [107] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 108            [id] => 151            [name] => COATI Luca            [nome] => Luca            [cognome] => COATI            [team] => TEAM QHUBEKA             [sigla_team] => T4Q            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [108] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 109            [id] => 145            [name] => MASOTTO Giulio            [nome] => Giulio            [cognome] => MASOTTO            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [109] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 110            [id] => 95            [name] => MALNASI Jozsef-Attila            [nome] => Jozsef-Attila            [cognome] => MALNASI            [team] => GIOTTI VICTORIA SAVINI DUE            [sigla_team] => GTS            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [110] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 111            [id] => 91            [name] => DIMA Emil            [nome] => Emil            [cognome] => DIMA            [team] => GIOTTI VICTORIA SAVINI DUE            [sigla_team] => GTS            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [111] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 112            [id] => 177            [name] => ZANDRI Francesco            [nome] => Francesco            [cognome] => ZANDRI            [team] => WORK SERVICE - VITALCARE - DYNATEK            [sigla_team] => IWM            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [112] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 113            [id] => 142            [name] => AMELLA Matteo            [nome] => Matteo            [cognome] => AMELLA            [team] => TEAM CORRATEC            [sigla_team] => COR            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [113] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 114            [id] => 104            [name] => SWIRBUL Keegan            [nome] => Keegan            [cognome] => SWIRBUL            [team] => HUMAN POWERED HEALTH            [sigla_team] => HPM            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [114] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 115            [id] => 97            [name] => SZARKA Gergely            [nome] => Gergely            [cognome] => SZARKA            [team] => GIOTTI VICTORIA SAVINI DUE            [sigla_team] => GTS            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [115] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 116            [id] => 22            [name] => BELLERI Michael            [nome] => Michael            [cognome] => BELLERI            [team] => BIESSE-CARRERA            [sigla_team] => BIE            [val] => 05:03:25            [distacco] => 09:18            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [116] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 117            [id] => 135            [name] => MALUCELLI Matteo            [nome] => Matteo            [cognome] => MALUCELLI            [team] => NAZIONALE ITALIANA            [sigla_team] => ITA            [val] => 05:05:00            [distacco] => 10:53            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [117] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 118            [id] => 123            [name] => WRIGHT Paul            [nome] => Paul            [cognome] => WRIGHT            [team] => MG.K VIS COLORS FOR PEACE VPM            [sigla_team] => MGK            [val] => 05:05:00            [distacco] => 10:53            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [118] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 119            [id] => 47            [name] => TU Chih Hao            [nome] => Chih Hao            [cognome] => TU            [team] => CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD            [sigla_team] => CTF            [val] => 05:05:00            [distacco] => 10:53            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         )    [119] => Array        (            [type] => squadre            [pos] => 120            [id] => 73            [name] => KADOTA Yusuke            [nome] => Yusuke            [cognome] => KADOTA            [team] => EF EDUCATION - NIPPO DEVELOPMENT TEAM            [sigla_team] => EFD            [val] => 05:05:03            [distacco] => 10:56            [idx] =>             [localita] =>             [abbuono] =>         ))

order
of arrival

stage winner

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

04:54:07

2°

COTE Pier Andre

HUMAN POWERED HEALTH

+ 00:41

3°

FIORELLI Filippo

BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'

+ 00:41

jerseys
ranking

GIALLO-ROSSA

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

CICLAMINO

FIORELLI Filippo

BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'

VERDE PISTACCHIO

GANDIN Stefano

TEAM CORRATEC

BIANCA

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

Order of Arrival

Jerseys ranking

stage winner

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

04:54:07

2°

COTE Pier Andre

HUMAN POWERED HEALTH

+ 00:41

3°

FIORELLI Filippo

BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'

+ 00:41

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

FIORELLI Filippo

BARDIANI CSF FAIZANE'

GANDIN Stefano

TEAM CORRATEC

MIHOLJEVIĆ Fran

CYCLING TEAM FRIULI ASD

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technical info

The route
The stage has a very wavy profile. There are no major climbs, but a steady succession of longer and shorter ascents and descents, and just two urban areas along the route. The stage passes through Canicattì, on narrow roads at points, and then takes an uncomplicated pass through Caltagirone. The intermediate sprint will be contended here, at the top of a short ascent. The stage finale runs on a slight incline all the way to Piazza Armerina.

Final kilometres
In the last 3 km, the route ascends at an average 5% gradient to reach Piazza Armerina, and levels out in the final 1,500 m, with just two undulations that lead to the closing 200 metres on flat roads. The home straight is wide, on tarmac.

start / finish

Partenza/Start Tappa 3 Stage 3 Il Giro di Sicilia 2022

Arrivo/Arrival Tappa 3 Stage 3 Il Giro di Sicilia 2022

final kilometres

Ultimi km/Last KMTappa 3 Stage 3 Il Giro di Sicilia 2022

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Realmonte

Overview

Realmonte is a small town in the province of Agrigento, not far from the coast. Its name in mediaeval Latin was “Mons Regalis”, which translates as “the king’s mountain”. The first village was founded at the behest of the noble feudal lord Don Domenico Monreale, a few kilometres from the sea (for safety reasons) in the 17^th century.

Between the 18^th and 19^th centuries, the noble family of the Alimena, Dukes of Castrofilippo, exercised their jurisdiction over the village, while also taking care of its economic and artistic development.

Ph. Credits Paolo Barone

Gastronomy

Most often, traditional recipes are simple dishes based on locally sourced vegetables, grown on the hillsides and in the lowlands. At times, they are reinvented by popular chefs to appear in fine dining settings. If you’re in town, these are the dishes to look out for: Cuddriruna, Nmugliulati, Coddra chi sardi, Minestri e Pasta di Muntirriali, Cacateddri, Brioscia ca granita di limuna, Gelatu a pezzu. Raffadali, the home of a famous pistachio variety, is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.

(source: livingagrigento.it/ – Free Municipal Consortium of Agrigento)

Ph. Credits Paolo Barone

Points of interest

The town has beautiful sandy beaches, such as Lido Rossello and Punta Grande. These small and sheltered sandy coves lie at the foot of tall and steep chalky cliffs which rise sheer above the sea. They are separated from each other by promontories shaped by the wind and by the sea, which are made up of the same yellow sandstone that was used to build the Doric temples of Agrigento. The shore is washed by clear turquoise waters, which are the perfect destination for diving enthusiasts.

The territory also has a rocky coastline, which includes the world-famous Scala dei Turchi. This sweeping staircase is a white marl cliff, made of soft clay and limestone.

Over time, nature has masterfully carved the rock, using the waves and the briny wind as a chisel to round off the corners and sculpt natural steps. The sea contrasts beautifully with the bright white stone, hence looking even bluer. The name Scala dei Turchi (which translates as the ‘Turkish staircase’) seems to come from the marauding Arabs and Turks that found shelter in this bay in ancient times.

The territory also holds a rich and charming historical and archaeological heritage. Major landmarks include the Torre di Monterosso (formerly a watchtower to identify the threatening Saracen ships) and the archaeological site around the Roman villa of Durrueli.

Built at the foot of the Capo Rossello bay in the late 1980s, on the model of the theatre of Segesta, the Teatro Costabianca has a Greek cavea, with a large stage and a dazzling acoustics that mimics the sound strength and quality that Greek theatres were admired for. In the summertime, it hosts acting and music shows, as well as miscellaneous entertainment events.

Not far from the urban area, there is a stunning Cattedrale di Sale (salt cathedral) less than 100 metres underground, and 30 metres below sea level, inside the ancient rock salt mine (currently one of the leading salt mines in Sicily, with deposits aged over 6 million years). The church, carved by the miners entirely out of the salt rocks, and with beautiful bas-relief wall figures, can seat up to 800 people. A holy Mass for Santa Barbara, the patron saint of miners, is held here every year on 4 December.

Ph. Credits Paolo Barone

Piazza Armerina

Touristic information

Nestled in the lush and verdant woods, in the province of Enna, Piazza Armerina is world-renowned for its historical and archaeological heritage.

Ph. Credits Giuseppe Di Vita

Gastronomy

Local cuisine offers a wealth of must-taste specialties, with ‘protected geographical indication’ and ‘protected designation of origin’ status. These include Piacentinu Ennese (cheese), Provola (cheese) and Supprissata di Nicosia (cured meat), Vastedda cu’ Sammucu di Troina (stuffed focaccia), Mostarda di Ficodindia di Gagliano (prickly pear mostarda), Cassatelle di Agira (stuffed shortbread cookies), Tortone di Sperlinga (sweet fried bread), Buccellati Ennesi (stuffed shortbread cookies), black lentils, peaches (the traditional Pesca settembrina di Leonforte), saffron, Mandorle Vinciatutti (local almond variety), the ‘Colline Ennesi’ olive oil, and the traditional Pagnotta del Dittaino (bread loaf).

Ph. Credits P. Fundrisi & Paolo Barone

Points of interest

Talent, creativity and skills are also reflected in religious buildings. The Gran Priorato di Sant’Andrea is the oldest church in Piazza Armerina, and one of the masterpieces of mediaeval Sicilian architecture, while the stunning canvases and frescoes painted by Borremans in the church of San Giovanni, which were recently restored to their original splendour, are exquisite examples of painting at its finest.

Walking up and down the maze of narrow alleys of the historic centre, you’ll discover valuable Renaissance and Baroque architectures.

In the central Piazza Duomo, the oldest part of the town, the Cathedral stands out with its impressive dome, alongside the majestic Palazzo Trigona. The Pinacoteca Comunale (civic art gallery) and other museums are just a short distance away. If you opt to stroll through the old town while enjoying the specialties of local cuisine and confectionery, you will certainly not be disappointed.

Every year on 12‑14 August, the town hosts the popular Palio dei Normanni [http://paliodeinormanni.it/], a historical re-enactment that recalls the entrance of the Norman army into the ancient Plutia, to free the Christian population from the Saracen domination. The event takes place over three days, involving over 600 re-enactors in medieval clothes, including dames and knights, notables, and Norman soldiers led by Roger II of Sicily, parading through the streets. The event culminates in the Quintana, the exciting jousting tournament between the four city quarters competing to win the Palio.

Walking through the countless rooms and the long corridors of the Villa Romana del Casale really feels like stepping back to ancient Rome. The villa, inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage, is a majestic work of art, both by size and status. It is home to some of the best preserved and extensive examples of Roman mosaics spread over 3,500 square metres, depicting life in the late 3^rd century AD.

Ph. Credits Giuseppe Di Vita & Paolo Barone