Giro d’Italia 2012

Mario Cipollini insists his comeback plans are for real, but UCI may well have the final say

Sprint ace aims for Giro return with team that rides his bikes, but likely to fall foul of anti-doping rules

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“Speechless” – Team NetApp react to award of Giro d’Italia wild card place

German team to race first Grand Tour, but Garzelli and Di Luca miss out as Acqua & Sapone fails to get place

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Giro d’Italia 2012 poster commemorates Fausto Coppi and Wouter Weylandt

Jered Gruber's stunning picture of the Passo di Giau provides the backdrop

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Giro d’Italia releases spectacular promo film for 2012 race (+ video)

Footage showcases 'the toughest race in the world's most beautiful place' as Giro uses social media to keep fans engaged

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Glitzy launch in Milan for 2012 Giro d’Italia route

Gentler Giro promised by organisers, Stage 3 to honour Wouter Weylandt and race number 108 retired

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Giro d’Italia fans choose the climbs that will feature in Queen Stage of 2012 race

Mortirolo figures ahead of summit finish on the Stelvio on penultimate stage

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