The final 35km would still have plenty of climbing with the 23.4 km Passo Pinei and then after a small descent, the road kicks-up again for the 7.6km to the finish on the Monte Pana climb.
We are discussing stage 16 of this year's Giro d'Italia towards Monte Pana. Pellizzari was at the start to go for the win but knew my fate was sealed pretty soon. "I wish I had won that day ...