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Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage Two Preview - The Sprinters' First Dance

Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage Two Preview - The Sprinters' First Dance

Rouleur previews stage two of the 2021 Giro d’Italia, following the opening day time-trial which was won in fine fashion by Filippo Ganna.

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Under the Radar Riders to Watch at the Giro

Under the Radar Riders to Watch at the Giro

Some of the riders that may not immediately spring to mind ahead of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, but could have a big impact...

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Who will take the maglia rosa on Saturday's time-trial at the Giro d'Italia?

Who will take the maglia rosa on Saturday's time-trial at the Giro d'Italia?

As has been the case at the Giro d’Italia since 2018, the first stage will be competed in a time-trial. Who will be the inaugural...

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Giro d'Italia 2021: Route, predictions and contenders

Giro d'Italia 2021: Route, predictions and contenders

We look forward to the Giro d’Italia 2021. Here is all the info you need on the route, contenders and storylines ahead of the beautiful...

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The remarkable rise of Ben O’Connor

The remarkable rise of Ben O’Connor

The Australian only started racing his bike four years ago but nearly bagged himself a top ten at his debut Grand Tour

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Rough love: the Giro and the Colle delle Finestre

Rough love: the Giro and the Colle delle Finestre

When the gravelled Colle delle Finestre first appeared in the Giro in 2005, it was an instant hit

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California sole: the making of Giro’s Empire

California sole: the making of Giro’s Empire

Giro’s Empire shoe is a modern cycling design classic. But its genesis and success falls firmly at the feet of a Taylor Phinney whim and a couple...

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Giro d’Italia protagonists: who’s in shape to claim pink

Giro d’Italia protagonists: who’s in shape to claim pink

Days away from the first ever depart of a Grand Tour to be held outside of Europe we look at who’s in shape for the...

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Punk rock to PR – ‘on tour’ has dual meanings for Giro’s liaison man

Punk rock to PR – ‘on tour’ has dual meanings for Giro’s liaison man

All too familiar with the pressures of performing in the spotlight, band member Chuck Platt was a ‘shoe-in’ for the job of looking after Giro’s...

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