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    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Redux: The Amazing Story of Andy Hampsten’s 1988 Giro d’Italia Victory

    From the archive: The full story of the 1988 Giro d'Italia is about so much more than the freezing climb of the Passo di Gavia. Hampsten had to be willing to lose.

    Frederick Dreier
    Updated May 21, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Polemica at the Giro d’Italia: Rider Protests, Foul Weather Force Removal of Umbrail Pass from Stage 16

    Race descends into storm of late-hour dramas after peloton votes against Giro d'Italia organizer's original plans for snow-swept stage 16.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 21, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Geraint Thomas Willing to Lose It All in Order to Win?

    Pogačar is on another planet, but there's plenty to be pumped for in the Giro's final week. Will Thomas risk it all to upturn the race?

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 20, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 14: Filippo Ganna Extracts Time Trial Revenge over Tadej Pogačar

    Pogačar tightens grip on pink jersey and Thomas nudges back into second place ahead of Sunday's 'queen stage': 'We need to fight with the heart and head.'

    Shane Stokes
    Updated May 18, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Bike Check: Italian Team Brings Campagnolo to the Giro d’Italia

    Selle SMP, Campagnolo, and FSA on a De Rosa bike makes for a very Italian presence at this year's Giro d’Italia.

    Josh Ross
    Updated May 19, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 12: Resurgent Alaphilippe Rampages to Breakaway Win, No Problems for Pogačar in GC Group

    Alaphilippe scores first grand tour victory since 2021, silences the critics with sensational solo in wild classics-style Giro stage.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 16, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Opinion: Tadej Pogačar Might Be King of the Hill, but Fortune and Favor Can Prove Fleeting

    Jeremy Whittle writes that Pogačar is a 'risk-taker, an entertainer, a high-wire act,' so let's enjoy it while we can.

    Jeremy Whittle
    Updated May 16, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Is Tadej Pogačar’s Biggest Problem a Giro d’Italia Virus? Sickness Sweeps Peloton As 21st Rider Abandons

    Visma-Lease a Bike confirms there's no COVID on its bus after fourth abandon in the team as tension mounts over illness in the peloton.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 16, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    ‘We Need to Share a Piece of the Pie’: ‘Greedy’ Tadej Pogačar Plays Diplomat at Giro d’Italia

    Pogačar takes back seat on stage 10 summit after grumbles of greed from rival teams, praises Tiberi's willingness to attack: 'Only rider that showed some balls'.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 15, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 10: Paret-Peintre Denies Tratnik for Mountaintop Win, Pogačar Fends Off Late GC Pressure

    'One more day ticked off': Pogačar marks the moves and loses no time in final-kilometer GC accelerations. Snow forces rerouting of Stelvio stage.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 14, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    What’s It Take to Win a Stage? Power Analysis of Giro d’Italia Stages 3-9

    We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonathan Milan, Filippo Ganna, and more at the Giro d'Italia.

    Zach Nehr
    Updated May 14, 2024
    Road Racing

    Notebook: Cavendish Rediscovers Mojo, Stelvio Snowed In, Pogačar Being Too Greedy?

    Tour de Hoody: Demi Vollering on a spring roll and Americans head home from Europe for US nationals.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 14, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Inside the Placebos, Half-Percenters, and Performance Science of Giro d’Italia Recovery

    'We don't care if some of the things in the recovery protocol 'work' or not, just as long as riders feel it's a benefit.' Grand tour recovery: Art or science?

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 13, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Tadej Pogačar Home and Dry Already?

    Martínez and Thomas are already nearly three minutes adrift, but the Giro is nothing if not unpredictable.

    Shane Stokes
    Updated May 13, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Pollen No Problem in Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia Demolition Derby

    After winning one-third of stages so far, Slovenian finishes off superb opening Giro d'Italia salvo by leading out sprint in Napoli: 'He's just insane.'

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 13, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 9: Olav Kooij Wins Down-to-Wire Sprint into Napoli

    Race leader Tadej Pogačar puts in huge effort to help bring back Jhonatan Narváez just before the line.

    Shane Stokes
    Updated May 12, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    ‘We Are Not the First Team to Be Slapped Around by Pogačar’: Ineos Grenadiers Stung at Giro d’Italia

    'Rome is still far away': Ineos Grenadiers not giving up as TT losses sting despite putting three into the top-4.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 10, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 7: Tadej Pogačar Explodes GC With Next-Level TT: ‘Super Happy with This’

    Pogačar blasts to 2:36 GC lead and blows Giro apart, Thomas slides to third after Martínez makes best time trial of his career.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 10, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 6: Breakaway Wins Ahead of Pogačar Group as ‘White Roads’ Deliver More Nerves than Sparks

    Julian Alaphilippe comes close to victory after Ineos Grenadiers turns up pressure to keep Pogačar in pink: 'It's another stage ticked off.'

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 9, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Rewind: Faces of Pain and the 2010 Muddy Apocalypse Across the White Roads of Tuscany

    Back in 2010, the Giro ventured across the 'sterrati' in one of the epic stages of modern racing. Cadel Evans won the stage, but the race would soon be turned upside down.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 9, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    What Happened to Pogačar’s Purple Pants? UCI Threatens Giro d’Italia Leader with Sanctions for ‘Non-Compliant’ Shorts

    'The organizers gave us the skinsuit ... then we got a call from the UCI saying it's not allowed': Polemica erupts as UCI rules against Giro-supplied apparel.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 8, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 4: Jonathan Milan Wins Wild Sprint, Pogačar Avoids Trouble in Dangerous Finale

    Biniam Girmay crashes out and breakaway reeled in late to set up hectic finale over Capo Mele on the Italian Riviera.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 7, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Power Analysis: Pogačar’s Explosive Giro d’Italia Opening Weekend

    Can you hold 9w/kg for 3 minutes? We dive into the power numbers of Jhonatan Narnaez and Tadej Pogačar at the Giro d’Italia.

    Zach Nehr
    Published May 6, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 3: Merlier Strikes First in Sprinter Showdown After Pogačar Springs Late Attack

    'I had good legs and the terrain suited me': Pogačar nearly steals the show with wild late attack that was only reeled in within sight of the line.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 6, 2024
    Road Racing

    Notebook: Red Bull’s Big Entrance, Sagan Downplays Return, Pogačar’s Close Call

    Tour de Hoody: Vollering stamps name on La Vuelta and North Americans continue to light up results sheet.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 15, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Geraint Thomas the Only Opposition to a Pogačar Procession?

    Thomas and Martínez lead the chase behind the Slovenian savage, but the Welshman's canny could be crucial in the attrition of the 'corsa rosa.'

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 6, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Stage 2: Tadej Pogačar Stomps to Victory on First Summit Finish, Seizing Maglia Rosa

    Slovenian storms clear of all of his rivals on first summit finish after the drama of a puncture and a crash close to start of final climb.

    Shane Stokes
    Updated May 5, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Results: Jhonatan Narváez Foils Pogačar to Win Stage 1

    Ineos Grenadiers rider only one able to stay with Pogačar on final climb, Schachmann takes second in sprint.

    Shane Stokes
    Updated May 4, 2024

    Giro d’Italia Stage 21 Preview: Big Finale on the Streets of Rome

    A massive bunch sprint is in the cards as the maglia rosa races home.

    Updated May 8, 2024

    Giro d’Italia Stage 1 Preview: A Finish for Explosive Riders Where Pogačar Could Shine

    Stage not too demanding, but finale will favor attacks.

    Updated May 3, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Another Year, Another Set of Switch-Outs: EF Education-EasyPost, Intermarché-Wanty Reveal Special Giro d’Italia Kits

    EF Education-EasyPost pays homage to Italian carbs with reworked 'Pizza, Pasta' phrases in latest Rapha collaboration.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 3, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Could Pogačar Wear Pink for 21 Days? Key Points Where the Giro d’Italia Will Be Won or Lost

    From a deliciously tempting 'grande partenza' to a decisive double shot of Monte Grappa, these are the king-maker stages of the Giro d'Italia.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 2, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    The Giro d’Italia Sprint Field is Crazy Deep. Insiders are Forecasting Chaos.

    'Numerous trains, chaotic finishes': Up to a dozen contenders and the chance of shaky leadouts has the Giro peloton on watch for carnage.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated May 1, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Giro d’Italia Essentials: TV Listings, Stages, Maps, Start Lists, and More

    Everything you need to know about the 107th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' Can anyone stop Pogačar?

    Andrew Hood
    Updated May 4, 2024
    Road Racing

    Philippe Gilbert Applauds Pogačar’s Panache: ‘He Wins with Style, not Like the Froome Era’

    Ex-pro turned pundit for Eurosport predicts quick Giro d'Italia knock-out blow: 'He will try to smash them early.'

    Andrew Hood
    Published Apr 30, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    ‘I’m Fresh and Ready’: Tadej Pogačar Bubbling Hot Ahead of Giro d’Italia Debut

    Bjerg, Majka, and sprinter Molano among Pogačar's teammates for pink jersey quest: Will they be strong enough to support the Slovenian's swashbuckling ambition?

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Apr 30, 2024
    Road Training

    Cracking the Giro d’Italia Code: Lessons from the Training Diary of a Recent Podium Finisher

    We unpack the mega volume, minimum intensity, dialed-in distribution, and other surprising trends from a five month pre-Giro training study.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Apr 30, 2024
    Road Racing

    Not Just Pogi’s Water Boys: UAE Emirates’ New Generation Lays Warning with Asturian Annihilation

    Overall victory and three wins in three days by 2000s babies Del Toro, Morgado, Fisher-Black puts WorldTour on watch for seasons to come.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Apr 29, 2024
    Road Training

    Hunger, Freshness, Faith: How Tadej Pogačar and UAE Emirates Plan to Raid the Grand Tour History Books

    UAE Emirates lifts the lid on how it plans to solve the puzzle of the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double: 'If any rider is capable of it, it's Tadej, with this program.'

    Jim Cotton
    Published Apr 24, 2024
    Road Racing

    Geraint Thomas ‘Better Than Last Year’ and Bullish for Giro-Tour Double at Tour of the Alps Tune-Up

    Welsh veteran buoyed by solid spring training in advance of Tour of the Alps and a summer of swinging at Pogačar at the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Apr 15, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Rogue Attacks to ‘Force Majeure’: 5 Things That Might Stop Tadej Pogačar at the Giro d’Italia

    With less than a month to go, here are 5 things that could trip up the Team UAE Emirates superstar's chase for the pink jersey.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated Apr 10, 2024
    Road Gear

    The Pope Dispenses a Dogma. This Time, It’s a Pinarello

    The Papal Pinarello placed for purchase is sure to cost a pretty penny, but it's far from the first bike the Pope has sold.

    Alvin Holbrook
    Updated Apr 24, 2025
    Road Racing

    Big Weekend Notebook: Jorgenson’s DIY Pathway to the Top, Evenepoel’s Strategic Blunder

    Tour de Hoody: More Americans win in Europe, Chris Froome's long goodbye, and giving Milan-San Remo the respect it deserves.

    Andrew Hood
    Updated Mar 13, 2024
    Road Racing

    ‘I’m Still Beating My PBs’: How Geraint Thomas Keeps Competitive into His 18th Season

    37-years-young Welshman believes he's still got more to give ahead of his Giro d'Italia-Tour de France 2024.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Feb 14, 2024
    Road Racing

    ‘An Important Prelude to Opening Weekend’: Wout van Aert Commences Quest to Find Missing Monuments

    Will Van Aert break his Flanders-Roubaix curse in 2024? Form-finding February racing in Spain, Portugal will give clues.

    Jim Cotton
    Updated Feb 9, 2024
    Road Racing

    Geraint Thomas Targets ‘Only Live Once’ Giro d’Italia-Tour de France Double in 2024

    'A massive challenge': Soon-to-be-retired warhorse to make Strade Bianche debut and join Pogačar in targeting cycling's most troubling double in 2024.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jan 25, 2024
    Giro d'Italia

    Cancellara’s Tudor Pro Cycling Project Hails ‘Great Recognition’ of Giro d’Italia Wildcard

    Swiss squad joins Israel Premier Tech, Polti Kometa, Bardiani CSF-Faizane as invited teams to 2024 race, Lotto-Dstny turns down call-up.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jan 23, 2024
    Road Racing

    USA’s Answer to Tom Boonen? Luke Lamperti Poised to Prove Classics Credentials in Rookie Season

    'I’ve had the chance to show and prove I do belong here': USA's criterium king steps up to WorldTour with Quick-Step in 2024.

    Chris Marshall-Bell
    Published Jan 12, 2024
    Road Racing

    Will Bigger, Bolder Lidl-Trek and Bora-Hansgrohe Break Down the Grand Tour Hierarchy in 2024?

    Face off: Roglič and Geoghegan Hart headline newly ambitious squads in 2024 – but can they displace Visma and UAE?

    Jim Cotton
    Shane Stokes
    Published Jan 11, 2024
    Road

    Velo’s Predictions for 2024: Demi Vollering Dominance, Tour de France Femmes Winners, Giro d’Italia Women Step Up

    Will Demi Vollering maintain her dominance of women's cycling in 2024? Can someone beat her at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift?

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Dec 26, 2023
    Road Racing

    Confirmed: Tadej Pogačar Will Race the Giro d’Italia in 2024: ‘Let’s Go!’

    Giro d'Italia organizers post a video on social media revealing that Pogačar will race the 2024 edition.

    Andrew Hood
    Published Dec 17, 2023
    Road

    Blockhaus Climb Headlines Revamped 2024 Giro D’Italia Women

    RCS unveiled the route for the eight-day 2024 Giro d'Italia Women, the first time the organizer has run the prestigious race.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Dec 12, 2023
    Road

    One Last Joyride: Should Geraint Thomas Return to the Classics before He Retires?

    Thomas is hinting at a return to one-day racing before retirement, but would it rob him his competitiveness at grand tours? And does it even matter?

    Jim Cotton
    Published Oct 24, 2023
    Giro d'Italia

    These 5 Stages Will Decide the 2024 Giro d’Italia

    The 2024 route of the Italian grand tour features two time trials, a double ascent of the Monte Grappa, and gravel roads.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Oct 17, 2023
    Road Racing

    Finding Wout van Aert and Jumbo-Visma’s Missing Monuments

    'This season was mediocre': Does Van Aert need to shake up his approach for 2024 and peak when it really matters most?

    Jim Cotton
    Published Oct 16, 2023
    Giro d'Italia

    Double Monte Grappa Ascent, Stelvio, Gravel, Two Time Trials Mark 2024 Giro D’Italia Route

    The 21 stages of the 2024 Giro d'Italia were unveiled in a presentation in Trento on Friday, with gravel, time trials, and the Monte Grappa defining the route.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Oct 13, 2023
    Road Racing

    Pogačar-to-Giro Speculation Builds Ahead of Giro d’Italia, Tour de France presentations

    Rumors are flying that Tadej Pogačar could race the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Details of the 'corsa rosa' will be revealed Friday, with the Tour de France route unveiled October 25.

    Andrew Hood
    Published Oct 11, 2023
    Gravel Racing

    Ruth’s return to the road: ‘I think I needed a sabbatical more than a retirement’

    After retiring from the WorldTour in 2021, then racing two seasons of the Life Time Grand Prix series, Ruth Edwards is returning to the sport she loves.

    Betsy Welch
    Published Sep 21, 2023
    Road

    Rider transfer ticker: Jake Stewart to Israel-Premier Tech, Jayco-AlUla adds four more from Liv Racing, Jumbo-Visma women make first two signings

    Follow all the main moves of the 2023 'transfer window' for the men's and women's pelotons.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Sep 14, 2023
    Vuelta a España

    Geraint Thomas out of hope at Vuelta a España as grand tour future remains uncertain

    Welsh veteran may be facing a difficult end to his GC career at Spanish tour as Ineos Grenadiers tilts toward a new era.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Sep 5, 2023
    Vuelta a España

    The Vuelta a España truly starts with the stage 10 time trial. Here’s why.

    Crunching the numbers shows that Kuss faces ultimate 'race of truth' Tuesday in quest to keep red from Evenepoel's shoulders.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Sep 4, 2023
    Vuelta a España

    Remco Evenepoel wants to learn from Jonas Vingegaard at Vuelta a España ahead of 2024 Tour de France

    The defending champion is keeping his ambitions fairly modest after COVID-19 forced his Giro d'Italia abandon in May.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Aug 25, 2023
    Vuelta a España

    Vuelta a España ticker: Illness forces UAE to make roster change, Arkéa-Samsic switches kits, Dunbar eyes Giro repeat

    Follow all the pre-race news ahead of the opening Barcelona team time trial on Saturday 26.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Aug 25, 2023
    Road Racing

    Most underrated racer of the season? Mads Pedersen blows up Bemer Classic in sensational summer streak

    Danish fast-finisher adds another victory to a 2023 palmarès that even Van Aert, Van der Poel would be stoked for.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Aug 21, 2023
    Vuelta a España

    Geraint Thomas, Egan Bernal ‘hungry for the win’ for Ineos Grenadiers at Vuelta a España

    Ineos Grenadiers come out swinging in quest to win its first grand tour in two years with Arensman, Ganna also part of blockbuster selection.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Aug 18, 2023
    Tour de France

    American Sepp Kuss returns as kingmaker at the Tour de France: ‘The Giro was ideal preparation’

    Just six weeks after he piloted Primož Roglic to the pink jersey, Kuss is making his presence felt in Jumbo-Visma's yellow jersey quest.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jul 6, 2023
    Road Racing

    A rider renewed: Annemiek van Vleuten back at her best Giro d’Italia Donne

    Following a slow start to this season, Van Vleuten is back to dictating the pace of a race.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Jul 4, 2023
    Road Racing

    Annemiek van Vleuten: Doing second grand tour triple ‘doesn’t give me any extra goosebumps’

    Van Vleuten has a revived passion for racing this season after her Vuelta Femenina win in May.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Jun 30, 2023
    Road Racing

    Giro d’Italia Donne: 10 riders to watch for the Italian grand tour

    From defending champion Annemiek van Vleuten to debutants Chloé Dygert and Veronica Ewers.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Jun 29, 2023
    Road Racing

    Giro d’Italia Donne preview: A low-key end to an era ahead of new start in 2024

    Annemiek van Vleuten is the defending champion, but can she hold off the in-form Elisa Longo Borghini? Chloé Dygert expected to debut Stars and Stripes jersey this week.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published Jun 27, 2023
    Tour de France

    Who can take on Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France? Rating the GC ‘second tier’

    From Hindley and O’Connor through Mas and Carapaz, who's looking hot and who's not after the Critérium du Dauphiné, Tour de Suisse.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 19, 2023
    Tour de France

    Ineos Grenadiers and its Tour de France problem

    Seven-time Tour-topping team stuck in limbo as it waits on new talents to flourish while questions hang over proven winners.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 18, 2023
    Tour de France

    Tour de France: Who could join Sepp Kuss in the club of US stage winners?

    Only 11 US men have won stages in the Tour de France. Will this year's edition see another name added to the line?

    Andrew Hood
    Published Jun 15, 2023
    Tour de France

    Tour de France: Sepp Kuss is in, Brandon McNulty is out, which other US riders will race?

    Which US riders will start the Tour de France on July 1 in Bilbao? Here's the latest on who will make the grade.

    Andrew Hood
    Published Jun 9, 2023
    Tour de France

    Tour de France: Making the case why Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič should race

    Tour de Hoody: It makes sense that they're bypassing July, but the Tour de France would be better off if they make late-hour surprise starts.

    Andrew Hood
    Published Jun 7, 2023
    Tour de France

    Mathieu van der Poel is fresher, more relaxed, and primed for his ‘best Tour de France’

    Dutch ace chooses training over racing through late spring, and now he's raring to blitz the Tour de France and a road-MTB worlds double.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 6, 2023
    Tour de France

    From altitude camp to taper, base miles to Basque départ: How riders train for the Tour de France

    Lifting the lid on how riders peak for three weeks, why they don't taper, why Pogačar is sacrificing racing for training, and more.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 6, 2023
    Tour de France

    No Giro d’Italia drama, s’il vous plait: COVID-19 protocols to return to the Tour de France

    Reuters reports strict anti-COVID measures will be enforced as masks, distancing, and 'bubbles' return to the Tour de France.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 5, 2023
    Tour de France

    Four weeks, two races, lots of wrist braces: Can Tadej Pogačar hit top form for Tour de France?

    'Maybe the wrist won't be 100 percent, but the legs can be': Pogačar choses training over stage racing ahead of yellow jersey bout with Vingegaard.

    Jim Cotton
    Published Jun 4, 2023
    Road

    Opinion: Outgoing Giro d’Italia Donne organizer disrespecting riders, fans by doing bare minimum in 2023

    Men's Giro d'Italia organizer RCS will take over next year and has a lot to do to improve the race.

    Sadhbh O'Shea
    Published May 30, 2023
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