Giro d’Italia

cycling

Also known as: Tour of Italy

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The Giro d'Italia is one of the three grand tours in professional road cycling, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. It is a prestigious and challenging multi-stage race, typically held in May and June. The Giro d'Italia covers a significant distance, usually over 3,000 km, and takes place primarily in Italy, though it may include brief excursions into neighboring countries.12

The race is divided into various types of stages, including flat stages, mountainous climbs, and time trials, testing different aspects of a cyclist's ability. Riders compete for different jerseys, with the overall leader wearing the pink jersey (maglia rosa). The Giro d'Italia is a significant event in the cycling calendar, attracting top professional riders and drawing large crowds and international television audiences.21

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…three-week tours of Italy (the Giro d’Italia) and Spain (the Vuelta a España). Usually, the Giro is held in May and June, the Tour de France in July, the Vuelta in September, and the World Championships in October. Prizes in these races are substantial, amounting to $2.5 million in the…
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…three-week tours of Italy (the Giro d’Italia) and Spain (the Vuelta a España). Usually, the Giro is held in May and June, the Tour de France in July, the Vuelta in September, and the World Championships in October. Prizes in these races are substantial, amounting to $2.5 million in the…
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