One of the toughest races on the U23 calendar with a variety of terrain throughout the week, the Giro d'Italia Next Gen is sure to be a tough eight days of racing as the best young riders do battle.

Shortened to only five days of action, we can still expect some sharp climbs, fast valleys and all out racing as the peloton take on some incredible scenery in Switzerland.

With a mix of flat stages and some forays into the hills, the race provides a mixed bag of terrain over the course of the week. Expect the action to be as hot as the summer Belgian sun.

With an extra day of racing, the climb-filled parcours should create some exciting racing over the five stages as those who are at home on the slopes look to distance the fast finishers.

Spectacle and high drama, the eyes of every cycling fan worldwide are glued to their TV screen during the month of July as the riders fight for the famous Maillot Jaune and eternal stage winning glory.