The 51st edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycling stage race was held from 9 to 15 March 2016.

The second – and first road stage – finishes on a short climb, suiting classics riders.

The third and fourth stages have flat finishes, favouring sprinters.

The race finishes in San Benedetto del Tronto for the fiftieth consecutive year with a 10.1-kilometre (6.3 mi) individual time trial to decide the final standings.

[7][8] UCI WorldTeams UCI Professional Continental teams 9 March 2016 – Lido di Camaiore, 22.7 km (14.1 mi) (TTT) Stage cancelled due to snow.