At the starting village in Alberobello, we met Matxin, a long-time technical director of UAE Emirates XRG, and discussed the three Albanian stages and today's stage: "Finally, we are in Italy, where we all feel at home! Ayuso? He's doing well, although he wasn't able to show his usual brilliance in the time trial. Today's stage? Watch out for the wind! That's why we have a lead car scouting the route ten kilometers ahead, to study the situation and communicate it to the riders in real-time".