Giro d'Italia (2014) Photos; Stage 21: Gemona → Trieste, 169 km
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Race leader (winner), Nairo Quintana (Movistar) and top Italian rider, 3rd overall, Fabio Aru (Astana) at the stage 21, final day, start in Gemona del Friuli		share this photo
Movistar, with their entire nine men squad still intact, celebrate their overall win during the rollout. Nairo Quintana: “The podium was emotional. I dedicate my victory to my team. Without them I’d never have reached Trieste as the winner. And when I say team, I mean everyone: the soigneurs, the mechanics, the press officer, everyone who was close to me. I also dedicate it to my family who came from Colombia to support me, and to my Colombian compatriots. I hope they enjoy this win.”		share this photo
Crowded, busy finishing circuits in Trieste		share this photo
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) in Trieste		share this photo
Movistar at the front for the race leader, Nairo Quintana (Movistar)		share this photo
Sprint finish in Trieste; Luka Mezgec (Giant - Shimano) zoomed to the front passing several riders in the final 100m.		share this photo
4th runner-up finish at the Giro this month for Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing). Luka Mezgec (Giant - Shimano) wins ahead of 2nd Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing), 3rd Tyler Farrar (Garmin Sharp), 4th Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ.fr)		share this photo
Luka Mezgec (Giant Shimano): “The last 5-600 metres were hectic. I thought I was in a really good position 500m out, then riders came over from my left, and with 350 m to go I thought it was all over because I was in the middle of the group. I saw a free spot on the right hand side and I moved into it, just hoping that it wouldn’t close. I can say I had quite a bit of luck today, but I had bad luck to lose my chain with 300m to go in stage 4 in Bari, when I almost and victory in my grasp, so today, the stars on my side.”		share this photo
Stage 21 winner, Luka Mezgec (Giant - Shimano). The closest thing to a home win for the Slovenian given that today's finish host, Trieste, is just west of the Slovenian border.		share this photo
Family in Pink; Nairo Quintana (Movistar) and his new born in Trieste		share this photo
Your 2014 Giro d'Italia overall podium, Rigoberto Uran (Omega Pharma - Quick Step) + 2:58, Nairo Quintana (Movistar) 88:14:32, Fabio Aru (Astana) + 4:04		share this photo
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Nairo Quintana (Movistar): “I dreamed about winning the Giro. but every rider dreams. Last year, after I finished 2nd in the Tour, my dream seemed much closer. It was a precocious dream, and I’m still very young, with my 24 years, but I’ve won the race that I dreamed of.”		share this photo
No words: “I feel great happiness. even if I don’t have words to express it. I feel huge emotions inside. To see so many people celebrating - Italian, Colombians, my family - it’s really wonderful.”		share this photo
“I hope people will see now that Colombia isn’t what it was 20 years ago. It has changed a lot. Life is peaceful and good now. Small steps have been taken towards peace: a process is going on now, and I hope in my heart that the progress that is happening now will come to fruition.”		share this photo
Giro d'Italia (2014) Photos; Stage 21: Gemona → Trieste, 169 km
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