Giro d'Italia 2012 in Denmark

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This May, for the first time ever, Denmark will play host to the world’s toughest cycling race, the Giro d’Italia. From 5 to 7 May 2012, the Danish cities of Herning and Horsens will become the first places in Scandinavia to experience the thrill of 198 top cyclists battling it out for the coveted pink jersey.

City circuits, endless windswept West Jutland coastline and the two highest points in Denmark, Ejer Bavnehøj and Yding Skovhøj, await the riders as they race over the spectacular first three stages of this year’s Giro d’Italia.

See all the routes explained, meet the teams and read the latest news on the three Danish stages in Giro d'Italia 2012 at www.girostart2012.com.

Book accommodation

Host city, Horsens VisitHorsens - a laid-back, cultural city nestled on a scenic fjord. Horsens has everything, from concerts and unique exhibitions to picturesque coastline. Book your accommodation here Host city, Herning VisitHerning - at the heart of Jutland, the historic textile town of Herning is a cultural centre, surrounded by rolling green nature. The perfect platform for a family getaway. Book your accommodation here

Cycle the Giro d’Italia yourself

Get yourself in the mood for the world’s toughest cycle race, and get fit at the same time, by taking part in the first three stages of this year’s Giro d’Italia. Sign up for one of these three exciting races for riders of all ages and abilities. Or all of them!

On 4 May 2012, the former state prison in Horsens, Denmark, will become an arena for a mountain bike race of epic proportions. www.mtbprisonbreak.dk

Fancy cycling the Giro d'Italia stage in Horsens a day before the pro riders? Give it your best shot over one of three different routes. www.girohorsens.dk  Cycle for All Herning Cycle Club invites anyone with a helmet and a bike to race the Herning Giro stages a day before the pros. Three different routes to challenge riders of all abilities. www.girostart2012.com/

On your marks, get set, go…...

Saddle up and see Mid Jutland

The Giro d'Italia is the perfect opportunity to get out into the sweeping Mid Jutland countryside and dramatic coastline. From the host cities of Herning and Horsens, it's easy to saddle up and go exploring.

The area is criss-crossed by a network of cycle routes down country lanes, through woodland and open country. You can stop off at quaint towns and villages lining the Giro route and spend time soaking up their unique atmosphere.

Visit the beautiful market town of Ringkøbing, the seaside retreat of Juelsminde or Odder, an unspoilt country town next to some of the best beaches in Denmark. Charming, cultural towns such as Holstebro, Lemvig and Struer also await you.