Giro d’Italia (Italy) Launched in 1909, the Giro d’Italia is Italy’s grand tour and a celebration of passion, pain, and pasta. Known for its unpredictable weather, steep climbs like the Stelvio Pass, and fervent tifosi (fans), the Giro often proves more brutal than the Tour de France. Its leader wears the pink jersey (maglia rosa)—a tribute to the pink paper of founding newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. Icons such as Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, and Marco Pantani turned the Giro into national theater. Modern champions like Vincenzo Nibali and Primož Roglič have added new chapters. The race winds through vineyards, medieval towns, and Dolomite peaks, blending sport with Italian artistry. Emotionally charged and tactically complex, the Giro rewards resilience and flair—making it not just a race, but an opera on two wheels.
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