GIRO D'ITALIA 2013
GIRO D'ITALIA 2013
5th May 2013: Ischia was a sea of pink today as the Giro D’Italia passed through the Island for the first time since 1959. Under clear blue skies and soaring temperatures, the 23 teams comprising the cream of world cycling battled the 17km circuit for the team time trial, the second stage of this year’s Giro.
The much anticipated event was organized meticulously and with the world watching, Ischia put on the best possible show to millions of people around the world.
Nothing quite compares to being there amongst the action though and the huge crowds that lined the roads were treated to a thrilling few hours of top-class cycling. The event was won by Team Sky who had superstar Sir Bradley Wiggins in their ranks to help them set a scorching pace that their rivals were simply unable to match.
From the supporters who wore pink on the day, to the flowers that had been grown especially so that they would be in full bloom at just the right time, the island became an homage to the Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey), famously worn by the lead rider in the race.
The event that winds its way around Italy over a three week period now moves on to the Amalfi Coast but after the spectacular success of yesterday’s stage in Ischia, the Giro is sure to be returning to these shores again soon. This year's Giro d'Italia cycle race will be passing through Ischia for the first time since 1959. The Italian equivalent of the Tour de France winds its way around the whole country, and this year stage number two will take place in Ischia on 5th May.
The much anticipated event was organized meticulously and with the world watching, Ischia put on the best possible show to millions of people around the world.
Nothing quite compares to being there amongst the action though and the huge crowds that lined the roads were treated to a thrilling few hours of top-class cycling. The event was won by Team Sky who had superstar Sir Bradley Wiggins in their ranks to help them set a scorching pace that their rivals were simply unable to match.
From the supporters who wore pink on the day, to the flowers that had been grown especially so that they would be in full bloom at just the right time, the island became an homage to the Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey), famously worn by the lead rider in the race.
The event that winds its way around Italy over a three week period now moves on to the Amalfi Coast but after the spectacular success of yesterday’s stage in Ischia, the Giro is sure to be returning to these shores again soon. This year's Giro d'Italia cycle race will be passing through Ischia for the first time since 1959. The Italian equivalent of the Tour de France winds its way around the whole country, and this year stage number two will take place in Ischia on 5th May.
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