[Vuelta a España winner Primos Roglic, former world champion Lizzie Deignan, European champion Elia Viviani, Italian star Elisa Longo Borghini, and Dutch time trial specialist Ellen van Dijk. participating in the event.

Unlike other virtual events held since the coronavirus outbreak, the Giro d'Italia Virtual allows riders to compete in their own time on each stage.

The first stage, which can be completed between April 18 and 21, is a 32.1 km section of stage 10 of the 2020 Giro d'Italia, with an elevation gain of 480 m.

Five men's teams: five men's teams: Astana Pro Team, Team Bahrain McLaren, Movistar Team, Team Jambovisma, and Bardiani CSF Faizane, and three women's teams: Trek-Segafredo, Movistar Team Women, and Astana Women's Team, as well as members of the Italian national team under 23 years old, will compete in seven They will take part in three "stages."

They will be joined by former professional players such as Ivan Basso, Stefano Garzelli, Alessandro Balan, Claudio Chiapucci, Andrea Tafi, Stefano Allocchio and Alessandro Bertolini.

The top male and female finishers will receive Maglia Rosa white jerseys, young riders will receive Maglia Bianca white jerseys, and professional riders will receive a Maglia Garmin for the team class and the top speed on each stage.

Giro d'Italia Virtual, in partnership with Rete del Dono, will raise vital funds for the Italian Red Cross' COVID-19 initiative.

The event is open to the public. Entry requires a Garmin Connect account and a smart trainer, and amateurs will have their own general class.

Sponsors of the event include Enel, the event's official presenting partner, Garmin Edge, Tacx, and Namedport and Bianchi. Castelli has pledged to donate €5 to the Italian Red Cross for every race jersey purchased from their website (opens in new tab).

Stage 1: April 18-21

Last 32.1 km of stage 10: Controgruella to Tortoreto, elevation 480 m

Stage 2: April 22-24

32.7 km of stage 12: Linaro- Soriano al Rubicone, elevation 980m

Stage 3: April 25-28

One lap of 26.1km. 9 km around the stage 16 finishing circuit in San Daniele del Friuli, 550 m elevation

Stage 4: April 29 - May 1

Final 25.9 km from Villa Rendena to Madonna di Campiglio, 930 m elevation

Stage Stage 5: May 2-5

Final 30 km to Laghi di Cancano (Stelvio National Park) on stage 18, 710m elevation

Stage 6: May 6-8

Final 31.5 km of stage 20 from Briancon to Sestriere - Altitude 1,180m

Stage 7: May 9-10

Full individual time trial in Milan.