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Giro d’Italia 2012

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A tale of two Mortirolos: the legendarily hard original… and the savage new version

Phil Gale rode up the new Mortirolo climb with his camera to shoot stage 20 of the Giro, here he explains why it is every bit as brutal as the old route

Tue, Jun 05, 2012 16:33
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The list of riders

Updated – Photo essay: Moments of truth in Milan… Phil Gale at the Giro’s final time trial

Phil Gale and his camera witness, tiredness, concentration & glory on the streets of Milan

Fri, Jun 01, 2012 06:41
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The riders were thankful for the Tifiso.

Photo essay: On the Mortirolo… savage climbing, suffering & helping hands

Chosen by the tifosi and chosen by Phil Gale too the iconic climb delivers some memorable pictures

Mon, May 28, 2012 11:14
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Giro 2012 S8 Hesjedal podium (Gian Mattia d’Alberto – LaPresse – RCS Sport)

Giro d’Italia Stage 21: Ryder Hesjedal wins the Giro on final day in Milan

First Grand Tour win for Garmin-Barracuda and for Canadian rider

Sun, May 27, 2012 15:16
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Giro 2012 S3 Giro d’Italia trophy with flags (picture Fabio Ferrari – LaPresse – RCS Sport)

Giro d’Italia Stage 20: De Gendt stuns rivals on the Stelvio, Cavendish denied points jersey

Belgian's victory puts him into contention for podium place, Cavendish loses red jersey to Rodriguez by single point

Sat, May 26, 2012 15:31
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Dan Lloyd of Team IG Sigma Sport rides the Stelvio

Giro d’Italia: Stage 20 Video Preview – Caldes/Val di Sole to Passo dello Stelvio 219 km

Dan Lloyd rides the Stelvio & talks preparation & strategy while Geraint Thomas talks tactics

Fri, May 25, 2012 17:43
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Giro 2012 S3 Giro d’Italia trophy with flags (picture Fabio Ferrari – LaPresse – RCS Sport)

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Kreuziger salvages a stage win, Hesjedal drops rivals to take pole position in GC fight

Rodriguez still in the maglia rosa, but tomorrow's finish on the Passo dello Stelvio is last chance to take time from Canadian

Fri, May 25, 2012 15:46
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Giro 2012 Stage 19 map

Giro d’Italia: Stage 19 Preview – Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago/Val di Fiemme 198 km

Massive climbs make this a day for the super-light whippet says birthday boy Geraint Thomas

Thu, May 24, 2012 16:38
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Giro 2012 S3 Giro d’Italia trophy with flags (picture Fabio Ferrari – LaPresse – RCS Sport)

Giro d’Italia Stage 18: Andrea Guardini snatches win – and vital points – from Mark Cavendish

World champion had earlier on taken the intermediate sprint, but hopes of taking red jersey to Milan now out of his hands

Thu, May 24, 2012 14:56
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Giro underpants guy

Giro underpants guy nabs ultimate roadside schwag – a Farnese Vini Cipollini team bike (+ video)

'Stolen' bike was forgotten by team staff after Rabottini bike swap

Thu, May 24, 2012 10:20
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