POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their descent although the main stage finish at Val Martello remains in place, race organisers said on Thursday.
The Gavia and Stelvio climbs, with summits at 2,618 and 2,758 metres above sea level, have been cut from the course.
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