Buongiorno tutti fashionistas and other assorted Grand Tour freaks. Today it's time for the second GT presentation of the year and you can bet your last lire it's going to be the most watchable. Expect lots of Coppi-tributes, appalling eyewear , scantily clad women and absolutely no images of Il Grande dell'Austin.

Steephill has a full rundown of the rumored course with links to sources for those who want study up before the presentation. They also have links to videofeeds that are scheduled to start at 16:30 CEST (10:30 US eastern)

First person to spot Pippo may or may not win a life-supply of hair-product. Enjoy!

Time for the sprinters last waltz of the season. Don't be fooled though, the recent editions have been anything
but long parades too an inevitable bunch-gallop. The thing is, as much as this is the Sprinter's Classic, it is also the Breakaway-artist's Classic. 
For pointers on how to do it the hard way watch Erik Dekker's amazing win in 2004.

This is the last year we will see the classic finish on the Avenue de Grammont. Due to the laying of tram-tracks they will not use the never-ending avenue in the future.

Startlist,  Official site ( with ticker)

Livevideo: Should be available from 15:25 CEST  (9:25 US eastern, 00:25 AEST)

CTV carries the race live and free in the US, other links from Steephill and Cyclingfans

*UPDATE FROM CHRIS:   Go Tyler! *