Giro Rest Day Wrap

May 13, 2013

Enjoyed the first week? Vincenzo Nibali’s had a great time but everyone else watching as well should have found this a great start to the race. Sometimes rest days are impatient moments but this time it feels like it’s worth having a break before the race starts again tomorrow with a severe summit finish.

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Sunday Shorts

May 12, 2013

Nibali’s Aero Gains – Spanish Mussels – Oval Chainrings: Froome vs Wiggins – World Team Time Trial Championships FAQ – Uran’s Monaco move – Wiggins Descending Vincenzo Nibali’s time trial surprised many but he’s been working hard on his time trial skills. The photo above shows him in the Montechiari velodrome and look and you [...]

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Giro Stage 9 Preview

May 12, 2013

Another day, another jagged profile? Stage 9 sees the race tackle more climbs as the race rides along the spine of Italy’s Apennine mountains but the climbs are more linear and predictable thanks to regular grades and reasonable descents. A day for a breakaway as the race reaches the stunning city of Florence with its [...]

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Giro Stage 8 Preview

May 11, 2013

The decisive stage of the 2013 Giro? No, let’s not hype things up too much but after a week of light sparring, time for the first heavyweight contest. Stage 8 will define the race for some time to come but it shouldn’t determine the race. But it’s made the race what it is because the [...]

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Giro Stage 7 Preview

May 10, 2013

With the 55km maxichrono time trial tomorrow many of the big names will aim to rest today. Easier said than done given the stage profile above resembles a traumatic electrocardiogram. But if the big names think about tomorrow, for others today is their day, a chance to escape and win. So the day promises quantity [...]

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Italy’s Unique Cycling Manufacturers

May 9, 2013

Cycling is popular in many places but few nations claim a trade surplus when it comes cycling goods. Sure there is China’s mass-production but Italy seems unique with a range of premium brands. In fact you could go for a ride with 100% Italian products. From your helmet to your shoes and a bike with [...]

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Giro Stage 6 Preview

May 9, 2013

It’s ascension day on the Catholic calendar – Italy’s national religion – but today offers one of the flattest stages of the Giro. It’s a festival for the sprinters, Stage 6 allows the race to make northerly progress and probably a day without incident. Normally a flat stage without features would be greeted with indifference [...]

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Giro Stage 5 Preview

May 8, 2013

Another day, another stage that sweeps along the coast before heading inland with some climbing to spice up the finish. But each day is subtly different and instead of long drags, Stage 5 includes a short, sharp climb near the end followed by the climb into the unique town of Matera. These climbs could be [...]

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Giro Prizes For All

May 7, 2013

How come Orica-Greenedge made the podium after the team time trial when they finished ninth? Well in addition to podium ceremonies for the stage winner and the jerseys there are many other prizes given out each day in the Giro. No other race seems to offer as many awards. You can be fluent in Italian [...]

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Giro Stage 4 Preview

May 7, 2013

If Italy is shaped like a boot, the Giro reaches the metatarsal area. The second longest stage in the race, Stage 4 rolls along the coast for 190km before turning inland for some climbing. This isn’t a summit finish but it does gain altitude fast and there’s only a short descent to the finish. It [...]

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