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Israel start for 2018 Giro

The Giro d鈥橧talia cycling race will open next year鈥檚 event in Israel, marking the first time any leg of the sport鈥檚 Grand Tours will take place outside of Europe. Organizers said details of the exact route of the 3-day leg in Israel will be announced next week, with Italian and Israeli ministers making the announcement in Jerusalem along with Spanish great Alberto Contador. More than 175 of the world鈥檚 best cyclists will arrive in Israel for the race, one of cycling鈥檚 top three stage races along with the Tour de France and the Spanish Vuelta. For the first time in its 101-year history, the Giro will begin outside Europe.


 

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