Giro Rosa's Gavia queen stage at risk due to landslide threat

Organisers may re-route the race to ascend the Gavia from the other side

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The route for the queen stage of this year's Giro Rosa may be subject to a last minute change, as a landslide risk has put an ascent of the Gavia pass under threat.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.