Stage 4, on Tuesday, promised to be a statement day for the Giro. 190 ((118 mi) km long, it would begin on the coast in Cefalu, climb for 32 km (20 mi.) up the ominously named “Dead Woman’s Door”, traverse … Continue reading
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It began in the night and continued in the early morning. Pink balloons lined main street. Barricades and banners appeared along the waterfront. Trucks, vans, communication equipment and workers filled the Giro start area while official-types buzzed around. The Giro … Continue reading
Monday we awoke to cool temps and clear skies ready to welcome the Giro teams to town. Bike teams typically do an easy 2 hour ride on rest days to keep riders’ legs loose and metabolism humming. We anticipated they … Continue reading