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  • Giro 2017 – Week 1 Video Round up

    Giro 2017 – Week 1 Video Round up

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    Described as the most beautiful of all the Grand Tours – Il Giro (image by La Bicicleta News) Pink makes a statement It is suggested, but not substantiated, that ‘blue’ was originally the traditional colour chosen for baby girls, and ‘pink’ was the popular choice for baby boys.  Perhaps this goes a long way to…

  • The Rebel in Red

    The Rebel in Red

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    The Belgian Swagger The Stage The 2015 Giro will be remembered for Bertie Contador’s opening bid for the GT Double (if not triple – Giro | Le Tour | La Veulta). There’s no doubting that even when isolated, the dancing Spaniard is a formidable sportsman.  However, for me the Giro will be remembered for it’s audacious…

  • Bertie in Pink

    Bertie in Pink

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    Image by BennitoPhoto We often look forwards to the months of July and August for the summer cycling action, but we would go amiss without the one in June, the Giro d’Italia.  And if the Classics hadn’t stirred you already, then this was the Grand-Tour (GT) to rally the fans. It’s true; the outcome may…