Grand tour previews take up molto time so here’s a chance to look at things in and around the sport that can’t fit into a stage preview and got stored up for later…
Month: October 2020
The Moment The Giro Was Won
Wilco Kelderman can see Tao Geoghegan Hart and Jai Hindley riding away, he’s losing time and there’s still the toughest section of the Passo Stelvio rising up ahead of him. For weeks he’d tracked race leader João Almeida and after a strong ride to Piancavallo the Dutchman looked set to inherit the race lead when the Portuguese rider discovered his limits in the high mountains, only now the Giro is slipping away from him.
Giro Stage 21 Preview
The Giro rides into Milan, a triumph for the race, riders, the sport and Italy. The race concludes with a short time trial and one enormous verdict as Tao Geoghegan Hart tied is on time with Jai Hindley, it’s up to them to win the race.
Giro Stage 20 Preview
It’s back to the Alps and a circuit race around Sestriere. With the overall classification so tight can today create any gaps or will it come down to tomorrow’s time trial?
Giro Stage 19 Preview
A quick breather in between the mountain stages? No, today’s stage is 258km and under rain, it’ll be hard for all. There’s a probable sprint but not a certain one.
Giro Stage 18 Preview
Giro Stage 17 Preview
A giant day in the Alps but will the preceding climbs be enough to soften up the race in time for moves on the final slope to the ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio?
Giro Stage 16 Preview
The Giro heads into its final week with a tough day featuring a tricky Friulian finishing circuit.
Giro Stage 15 Preview
The Giro heads into the Alps with a summit finish and João Almedia gets his first big uphill test today.
Giro Stage 14 Preview
The main time trial stage of the Giro and a big day to shake up the overall classification.