Originally Posted by DocRay
... What he really doesn't like is that the stages mostly end on the peaks, which is not good for Savoldelli. This is not going to be a Giro of tactics and radio control races, it's really just up to each rider.
I'm not trying to say you're wrong, but I think that's only part of it. Last year's stage over Stelvio was a modern classic, but quite a few riders vowed "never again" afterwards. It sounds like there's at least one stage in this year's Giro that will make Stelvio seem like child's play. Undoubtedly, there are plenty of others who are not happy with route - but apparently, they're either more timid than Johan, or we're simply not hearing the reports.