The Zoncolan is a special climb. There are many hard ascents around the world but even some of the most famous ones have been mastered by team tactics. The Zoncolan is so steep and intense that it foils big teams and makes for very simple stage finish with each rider battling themselves and gravity. It’s also helped popularise lower gearing in the pro peloton and the wider consumer market which is a good thing.
Month: May 2018
Giro Stage 14 Preview
The stage we’ve all been waiting for… unless you’re 75kg plus and still in the Giro. The race goes into the mountains and one of the hardest summit finishes in the sport.
California Clash
It’s a calendar clash with the Giro, many star riders are in the Giro or on Teide, it’s got World Tour status without really having the World Tour obligations and more. It all works well.
Giro Stage 13 Preview
Another stage for the sprinters, another stage with a late hill which was part of a previous world championships circuit. Today is also a relative rest day for the overall contenders ahead of this weekend’s mountain showdown.
Giro Stage 12 Preview
A stage for the sprinters with familiar roads from recent editions of the Giro including the late climb of Tre Monti before the finish on the Imola motor racing circuit.
Giro Stage 11 Preview
A shorter stage, a lively route with a tricky finish, this is a fun stage to ride and watch.
Giro Stage 10 Preview
A break or a bunch sprint? There’s a good chance the breakaway riders stay away on this stage, the longest of the race.
Giro Stage 9 Preview
A summit finish, this is the highest altitude finish of the Giro but only the final five kilometres of the climb are selective. With luck we’ll get two races for the price of one, a breakaway to contest the stage win and the GC contenders in action soon after.