Giro d'Italia (2019) Photos; Stage 0: Pre-Race/ Race Presentation |
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| Trofeo Senza Fine (Endless Trophy), awarded to the overall Giro d'Italia winner since 2000 | share this photo |
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| RCS Sport CEO and Managing Director, Paolo Bellino, said: “We still have in mind Froome’s great victory last year that projected us, with even more force, into an international dimension of the highest level. In 2019 we want to continue on this trajectory and always keep our attention high outside our national borders.” | share this photo |
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| Gazzetta della Sport managing director on the left and and on the right Italy’s government undersecretary and sports delegate Giancarlo Giorgetti, who said: “The Giro d’Italia is part of the sport and a cultural heritage of our country and, as such, we want to embrace it to the fullest. Cycling is a unique discipline that lives on the streets and in the homes of Italians as no other sport can do. It’s a cultural phenomenon that has made the history of Italy and that makes me particularly happy to support it – which is also due to my passion, since childhood, for bikes and for the Corsa Rosa.” | share this photo |
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| Last year's overall winner, Chris Froome arrives | share this photo |
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| Elia Viviani arrives | share this photo |
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| Chris Froome talking in fine Italian: “The Giro victory will always be in my heart for the rest of my life because I’ve never won a race in such an iconic way – and I’ve felt an incredible amount of love from the Tifosi all over the country. I like this edition of the Giro very much, it can be won only by a complete rider. It’s a balanced course in between mountains and time trials. A very organised team will be needed too. The stage with Gavia and Mortirolo is a beast! It comes after a rest day and that day the true champions will stand out from the bunch.” | share this photo |
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| RAI's cycling announcers | share this photo |
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| The 2019 route | share this photo |
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| Post presentation photo-op | share this photo |
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| Giro d' Italia race director Mauro Vengi: “For our Group, sport is a fundamental asset that we continue to support and nurture through La Gazzetta dello Sport and RCS Sport. The Giro d’Italia, one of our sporting pillars, has grown significantly in recent years. This ‘all-Italian’ Giro will raise worldwide awareness of the excellence of our country, thanks to the images that will be broadcast and shared through all communication channels. I am also sure that in 2019, our race will be an edition worthy of the event’s history and tradition.” | share this photo |
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| Chris Froome now has an affinity for the Giro, but he is uncommitted to next year's race. | share this photo |
Giro d'Italia (2019) Photos; Stage 0: Pre-Race/ Race Presentation |
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