It’s the 50th anniversary of the polka dot jersey and whether or not you knew this already, you might be tired of hearing it ...

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The Giro was very possibly more interesting *because* it had so few summit finishes. This can mean that the race is not just about who has the best legs – although I think it was clear that Yates had ...

The thing to remember is that whatever happens, nothing really happens. For the spectator, the only noticeable effect is the mildly amusing diversion of watching Astana’s multiple riders charging to ...

I think you can create a lot of headlines, if not capital, with a race that promises a giant prize pot (“bigger than the Tour de France”) as while insiders know prize money is a side issue compared to ...

With two seasons done and one left before the next cut for promotion and relegation, a look at the standings. Things look lively for 2025 with Astana and Arkéa already below the line for relegation ...

Here’s the Giro d’Italia guide. There’s all the stage profiles on one page, with a preview of their routes well as explainers on the rules for the mountains and points competitions; TV guide, ...

Stage 2 “..two ascents of the spectacular Basilica di San Luca used in the one-day Giro dell’Emilia race before the finish in Bologna.” I’ve wanted to see ’em race this in the Giro dell’Emilia for ...

Weather: sunny and 30°C.. TV: KM0 is at 15.25 and the finish is forecast for 18.45 CEST.. Postcard from Rome The local on today’s stage? Mauro Vegni, the race director was born in Tuscany but grew up ...

A sprint stage with a 2,000m mountain in the way… weather and rider vote permitting. Un Crans en dessous: the stage was shortened to 75km.The Grand Saint Bernard pass was skipped, the UCI’s Extreme ...

Ha ha! I heard that one about the Peugeot jersey and being visible on TV. My team when I raced as a midget – yes, that’s what they called us 10-12 year olds – was black and white.

Here’s the Giro d’Italia guide. You’ll find all the stage profiles together on one page and summary of each stage. There’s also all the rules in case you need to know time cuts and how the points and ...