Tag: Giro d’Italia

Kittel in Pink

So, Marcel Kittel is in the Maglia Rosa as I had predicted the other day. Not bad for a sprinter, right? OK, OK, he is not the first sprinter to wear the pi k jersey. His Cavness wore it a few years back and I am sure there were others before him and there will…




Giro d’Italia Prologue: Conclusions

After watching yesterday’s prologue of the Giro d’Italia we can safely say that Spartacus is suffering. It’s a shame to see such a great cyclist in his final season to not be able to make the best of it. Tom Dumulin delivered. He is in pink. He was one of the favourites for Stage 1….




The Giro is Here!

We endured the new money-making tours (Dubai, Oman, etc.), watched with anticipation and excitement the Spring Classics, but what we really like are the Grand Tours. The Giro d’Italia is upon us with a 9.8km ITT prologue in Apeldoorn, Holland. TV coverage in the UK (Eurosport) starts on 13:30 (BST) and we will eagerly await…