Giro d'Italia - The Wrap Up

Ivan Basso © capture-the-peloton.com
Ivan Basso © capture-the-peloton.com

It was one of the most enthralling grand tours of recent times. The 3 weeks of racing had a bit of everything - a demanding route and extreme weather conditions. In the end, the strongest rider out of the strongest team prevailed at the Giro d'Italia. Read more

Giro d'Italia - The run home

Ivan Basso © capture-the-peloton.com
Ivan Basso © capture-the-peloton.com

The Giro d'Italia is going down to the wire. Eighteen stages in, and we still don't have a definite idea as to who will win, although the smart money is on one of two riders; local hero Ivan Basso, and the current World Champ Cadel Evans. Read more

Giro d'Italia - Stage 9 Wrap Up

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Giro d'Italia logo © gazzetta.it

After such a dramatic start, I must admit that I thought stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia would become your everyday 'run of the mill, stock-standard transition between the mountains' day of racing. Read more

Giro d'Italia - Stage 8 Wrap Up

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Giro d'Italia logo © gazzetta.it

The scene was set. After such a fascinating start to the Giro d'Italia, expectations were running high as the first summit finish loomed fast on the horizon. Figuratively speaking that is - the ascent of Terminillo was covered in snow and shrouded in fog. Read more

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