"After this year's start in Albania, talks of where the Giro could be heading next have already been going on, but the possibility of a visit to Australia was first revealed three days ago by Australian cycling broadcaster Michael Tomalaris."
"This is not a joke. It's not a rumour. It's for real. When it happens, it will be big news in world sport, let alone world cycling."
"Indeed, a start in Australia would be huge news. The Giro has already hosted some adventurous Grande Partenze in recent years, including a visit to Israel in 2018."
"Perth, home of Jai Hindley, Michael Storer and a big cycling community, would be a natural geographical choice, but the eastern cities - themselves a five-hour flight away from the WA capital - may also be interested."
Reports suggest that the Giro d'Italia could potentially start in Australia by 2027, which would mark a historic first for the Grand Tour. The idea, first revealed by Australian cycling broadcaster Michael Tomalaris, has gained traction through discussions among officials from state governments. Tomalaris insists this is a serious proposal, highlighting the immense impact it would have on the world of sports. While Perth seems to be a promising location, logistical challenges such as time zones and long travel distances pose significant hurdles for such an event.
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