The Giro d'Italia is an annual multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in Italy, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. The first edition of the race was held in 1909 and the event has been held annually since then, except for when it was cancelled for World War I and World War II. As the Giro d'Italia is a multiple-stage race, the number of riders that start the race varies from year to year.
The most recent edition of the Giro d'Italia was the 2020 edition, which was won by Tao Geoghegan Hart. The 2020 edition featured 22 teams with 8 riders each, for a total of 176 riders.
Looking ahead to the 2022 edition of the Giro d'Italia, we can expect a similar sized field of riders. While nothing has been officially announced yet, we expect that there will be 22 teams with 8 riders each competing in the 2022 Giro d'Italia.