Freed from the July calendar crush, the women's Giro is stepping into the spotlight

The women's Giro d'Italia has moved away from its previous July calendar slot, freeing it from a scheduling clash with the men's Tour de France. The new date gives riders the opportunity to compete in both races, potentially going for a notable double. The change is seen as a significant step in raising the profile of the women's race by allowing it to stand out from the Tour's dominant media coverage.