query: How long were the first and last stages of the 1922 Giro d'Italia, and what was the total distance of the competition?
answer: The 1922 Giro d'Italia began on May 24 in Milan with a stage that stretched 326 km (203 mi) to Padua, finishing back in Milan on June 11 after a 348 km (216 mi) stage and a total distance covered of 3,095 km (1,923 mi).