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Truth for Larsson, Redemption for Basso – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 21
In fair Verona is where we set our scene. But what should have been a tale of two households, turned out to encompass only one. The Italian Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) was eventually pardoned, while others were simply punished after a monstrous three weeks. Team Saxo Bank’s Gustav Larsson provided the heroics in the 93rd Giro [...]
Tschopp Tops – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 20
A day after Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) wrestled the overall lead from David Arroyo (Caisse d’Epargne), similar fireworks were once again expected on a stage which featured the legendary climb, the Passo di Gavia. But little known Swiss rider, Johann Tschopp (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) quite literally stole the show as he soloed to victory at the [...]
Scarponi Heads Italian Podium, Basso Climbs Into Lead – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 19
Few occasions in sports, as in life, rarely match their expectations. The big game fizzles or the big fight ends up being one-sided. Stage 19 of the 93rd Giro d’Italia was certainly not one of those occasions. Sitting 2:27 in arrears from David Arroyo’s (Caisse d’Epargne) maglia rosa, Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo), along with teammate Vincenzo [...]
Greipel, Back – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 18
Eighteen stages into the twenty-one stage Giro d’Italia, Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia) has finally chimed in. Better late than never. Ever since Greipel, the overwhelming victor of the 2010 Tour Down Under, touched down on Italian soil, he has struggled; even giving way to teammate Matthew Goss in the Stage 9 sprint. But on the final [...]
Monier, Best of Break, Solos – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 17
France’s Damien Monier (Cofidis) proved to be the strongest of a 19-man break and soloed to victory on the 173km Stage 17 from Brunico to Pejo Terme. The 27-year old finished 36 seconds ahead of Danilo Hondo (Lampre-Farnese Vini), and 39 seconds in front of Steven Kruijswijk (Rabobank). Whether it was the fatigue setting in [...]
Gran Fondo Mario Cipollini Set for 2011
To coincide with the arrival of the Giro d’Italia in the region, the Gran Fondo Mario Cipollini was introduced in Forte dei Marmi to members of the press and a host of remarkable guests and sponsors, including: Paolo Garimberti, the President of Rai, the assistant director Gianfranco Comanducci, the president of Federazione ciclistica italiana, Renato [...]
Garzelli, King of Plan de Corones – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 16
There was a time, in cycling’s not so distant past, when the Giro d’Italia was just as prominent and prestigious as the Tour de France. But as cyclist began to specialize more and more, the focus on and prominence of the Tour increased dramatically. In 2008, the Giro organizers attempted to tilt the playing field [...]
Basso, Climbing Like Its 2006 – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 15
It had been some time since we last saw Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) on form and winning at the Giro d’Italia. Four years ago, prior to Operacion Puerto, the releasing of the coded name “Brillo,” and a two-year ban for “attempted doping,” Basso dominated the Giro in uncanny fashion; taking the overall by more than 9 [...]
Nibali Solos, Arroyo Takes Lead – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 14
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Doimo), a last minute selection to Liquigas-Doimo’s Giro squad, soloed to victory on Stage 14, which featured a climb up Monte Grappa. Teammate, Ivan Basso, trailed in second, while Michele Scarponi (Androni Giocattoli) rounded out the day’s podium. Results – Stage 14 1. Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Doimo 2. Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas-Doimo 3. [...]
Belletti Overcome, Porte Remains In Pink – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 13
Because of the host of revelations and allegations over the past decade, we as cyclist and cycling fans, live in a skeptical if not cynical world. But every once in a while, there are moments that remind us of how truly beautiful the sport of cycling is and can be once again. Such was the [...]
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