Gino Bartali made honorary citizen of Israel
15 years after being honored as ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ by Israel for his efforts to save Jews during WWII, Gino Bartali has now been made an honorary citizen of the country
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EF Education First p/b Drapac announces squad for the 101st Giro d’Italia
A handful of climbers, a few rouleurs, and a sprinter make up the EF Education First squad for the 101st Giro d’Italia.
Elia Viviani to lead Quick Step Floors at 101st Giro d’Italia
The most successful sprinter of the season with six victories to his name, Elia Viviani returns to the Giro d’Italia for the first time since 2016, and the 29-year-old Italian, a stage winner at his home race, will look to enhance his palmares at the Corsa Rosa, where he’ll rely on a strong squad built around him.
The Trofeo Senza Fine awaits Giro d’Italia champion in Rome
The Rinascente in Via del Tritone, Rome, will display the Trofeo Senza Fine, destined to the overall winner of the Giro d’Italia, until the end of the race on May 2
UAE Team Emirates builds Giro d’Italia squad around Fabio Aru
The UAE Team Emirates will supply its strongest men, including four Italians, to support Fabio Aru in the Giro d’Italia, May 4 to 27.
Team Dimension Data target GC and stage success at Giro d’Italia
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka are excited at the prospects that await our African Team over the 3-weeks of the 101st edition of the Giro d’Italia.
Mitchelton-SCOTT sets sights on general classification at Giro d’Italia
Mitchelton-SCOTT will start next week’s Giro d’Italia with a firm eye on the general classification battle, lining up with dual leaders in Colombian Esteban Chaves and Britan Simon Yates.
Israel Cycling Academy announces ‘long list’ for 2018 Giro d’Italia
Israel Cycling Academy has selected its rising young talent Krists Neilands as the first confirmed rider for the historic Giro d’Italia, along with Ben Hermans and Rubén Plaza.
Former Selle Royal director starts new saddle company
Former Selle Royal Purchasing Director Massimo Farronato has started Repente, a new saddle brand based in Italy’s Veneto region, of one of the most important industrial districts in the world for the bicycle and cycling components sector.
Castelli unveils jerseys for 2018 Giro d’Italia
After a 26-year interval, Castelli has once again been tasked with the design of the maglia rosa of the Giro d’Italia – the pink jersey worn by the race leader.