Posts Tagged ‘Giro d’Italia’
Pretty in Pink?
This really isn’t going out on a limb, but get used to the image below. Ivan Basso is the prohibitive favorite to win the Giro d’Italia, barring any physical issues (like the stomach ailment which plagued him at the 2005 Giro). What about Cunego, Salvodelli, Simoni, Cioni, Di Luca, etc? With all due respect for [...]
Comments and Tidbits on the Eve of the Giro
The Giro d’Italia doesn’t even begin in Italy. It begins in Liege, Belgium, on Saturday with a 6.2K time trial. In fact, the first four days of the Giro are in Belgium. When I returned to the Tour de France in 2004, the prologue was in Liege. Marco Pantani, who died two years ago from [...]
Start Lists for the Giro
Are you ready for some major stage racing?I almost — almost — like the Giro more than the Tour de France. There are those who think it’s a tougher, more grueling tour (OK, so argue with me). The mountain stages are truly staggering.So, who’s favored? Here’s the preliminary start list for Discovery Channel:1. Defending and [...]
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