Shock of Simon Yates’ COVID-19 positive subsides as Giro d’Italia peloton returns to racing
VeloNews spoke to riders and team directors prior to Sunday's stage 9, and the sources expressed a common sentiment for the race to continue to Milan.
VeloNews spoke to riders and team directors prior to Sunday's stage 9, and the sources expressed a common sentiment for the race to continue to Milan.
In today's roundtable we discuss which storyline from week one will be most interesting to follow during the remainder of the Giro d'Italia.
Almeida's lead cut to 30 seconds after late attacks from GC group at the end of a wet, windswept stage through the Apennines.
Matt White remains optimistic for the health of his remaining riders as peloton braces ahead of rest-day COVID checks.
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Photojournalist James Startt spent much of Saturday searching for the proper angle to capture the Giro d'Italia peloton against the blue Adriatic Sea.
We deconstruct the dramas of the day, from the shock exit of Simon Yates to the potentially career-altering victory of Alex Dowsett.
News of Simon Yates' COVID-19 positive test sent shockwaves through the Giro d'Italia, as riders and team directors wondered if the race would experience further infections.
Check out the highlights of a stage that saw Israel Start-Up Nation work the one-two move to send Alex Dowsett to victory.
British time trial expert attacks from break of six to ride solo to victory while GC contenders have an easy day and roll to the line together.
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The rest of Mitchelton-Scott test negative and race on as Giro organizers raise concerns about all 21 stages being successfully completed.
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Joe Dombrowski and Larry Warbasse break down how the final week should decide the Giro d'Italia.
Many expect the untested grand tour rookie to crack, but what happens if he doesn't?
VeloNews journalist and photographer James Startt wasn’t particularly pleased with the harsh morning light but by the time the race started, the sun moved, allowing perfect lighting.
Watch Arnaud Démare hold Peter Sagan, again, in the 2020 Giro d'Italia.
João Almeida stays safe in the leader's jersey for another day, through chaotic, windy final kilometers.
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Watch the French national champion on the road scoop up his second win in three days.
Since the start of this year’s Giro d'Italia, I have been waiting for this stage to Matera.
The French national champion has emerged as the most successful rider in 2020.
VeloNews looks at how a lack of any single dominant team is shaping this year's race, balancing riders in two grand tours, and how long João Almeida will remain the current race leader.
Brent Bookwalter and Joey Rosskopf answer the challenge of contesting the Giro d'Italia in October.
João Almeida — wearing the leader's jersey — stays safe in the peloton.
WorldTour rookie making waves early in the Giro d'Italia.
Vincenzo Nibali also loses key helper as Giro d'Italia rolls on.
American squad carries momentum from summer with Giro's open race dynamics offering further opportunities.
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Peloton will be wrong to overlook Joao Almeida if he can defend pink Sunday.
American slips out of the top-10 after solid start in grand tour debut.
Colle dell'Agnello and Passo Stelvio may have to be removed from stages in final week due to risk of snow.
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We traveled to Messina, Italy to spend time with Giovanna Nibali. She told us endless stories of her son, Vincenzo.
Watch the day's race highlights and the final kilometer of action from stage 5 of the Giro d' Italia.
VeloNews examines the potential effects of bad weather in the Alpine stages, as well as the chances for a darkhorse win, and the importance of time trials at the 2020 Giro d'Italia.
The early exit by Geraint Thomas means Ineos Grenadiers will attack for stage wins instead of racing for pink jersey.
Joe Dombrowski and Brent Bookwalter share how they endured the COVID-19 lockdown and who's been most impressive so far this season.
João Almeida holds onto the leader's jersey while Wilco Kelderman slots into third on the general classification position.
American rider Brent Bookwalter takes us inside the 2020 Giro d'Italia with a dispatch following the stages in Sicily.
Riders' group the CPA investigating circumstances around crash after low-flying helicopter blows barriers into racecourse.
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Sometimes the best-laid plans seemingly evaporate in what could well be a volcano’s steam and smoke.
Peter Sagan has yet to win in 2020 and came very close Tuesday at the Giro d'Italia.
It is safe to say that the Giro d'Italia is off and running on the heels of undeniable success in Sicily, thanks to its long-time race director.
A wind gust from a low-flying TV helicopter caused a crash during Tuesday's fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia.
Joe Dombrowski and Larry Warbasse share their favorite indulgences during the Giro d'Italia.
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In this column, we dive into the power — and warp speed — numbers from the first stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia.
João Almeda holds on to the overall lead through a fast, flat, rain-dampened stage.
Ineos Grenadiers captain abandons race ahead of stage 4 after scans Tuesday morning confirm a fractured pelvis.
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Hagen Bermans Axeon graduate moves into lead of debut grand tour to back up block of solid summer results.
Domenico Pozzovivo, Rafal Majka and Wilco Kelderman have been gifted the opportunity to step into the limelight after the GC shakeup Monday. Here's what you need to know about three of the sport's eternal nearly-men.
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Monday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia saw the GC standings upended on the battle to Mt. Etna. Fred Dreier examines how the pre-race favorites fared on the push to the summit.
After just three action-packed days, what's in store for the rest of the Giro d'Italia?
Brent Bookwalter and Joey Rosskopf discuss their favorite Giro d'Italia memories and pick this year's most decisive stage.
Ecuadoran delivers big win after all eyes have been on EF Pro Cycling's wild jersey since the Giro d'Italia started.
Simon Yates tumbles out of the top-10 after ceding time on first mountain summit.
Geraint Thomas is out of the GC and Simon Yates is way off the back – who will step up in the GC battle?
Overall leader Filippo Ganna gave up pink jersey to João Almeida when he dropped back to pace Ineos Grenadier's team leader Geraint Thomas back onto the peloton.
Geraint Thomas crashed early on stage 3 and was then dropped before the climb to Mt. Etna.
We chew over Sagan's Giro campaign and Fuglsang's tattered team, as well as turning our attention to the frantic finale of Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Former US champ hunting for stages with Ag2r-La Mondiale lacking a GC leader to protect in Italy.
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Giro d'Italia rookie Brandon McNulty and former U.S. champion Larry Warbasse share their misadventures with COVID-19 as well as their personal goals for the race.
Peter Sagan let his intentions be known for this Giro d'Italia with second place in uphill sprint and comes away with unexpected 'best climber' jersey
Ulissi wins four-man sprint atop climb to Agrigento, bettering Peter Sagan and Mikkel Honoré.
American squad fined nearly $5,000USD for allegedly failing to register new streetwear-inspired livery.
Giro d'Italia veterans Brent Bookwalter and Joe Dombrowski share their insights into the race, from the 'organized chaos' and culture to the monster stages and long transfers.
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Four of the top-five riders in the first stage are racing in the youth category in the Giro d'Italia.
The 2018 Tour de France champion took more than one minute against several key rivals in the opening day of the Giro d'Italia.
Handlebar wobble on time trial bike sends Colombian into fences and to hospital.
World time trial champion swaps rainbow jersey for maglia rosa after 58.8kph time trial while Geraint Thomas came home fastest of the top GC contenders.