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Giro, d', Italia
A three-week stage race held annually in Italy.
Example usage: 'I'm planning to ride in the Giro d'Italia this year.'
Most used in: Italy and other European countries.
Most used by: Professional cyclists and amateur racers.
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Also see: Giro, Grande Partenza, Corsa Rosa, Giro d'Italia,
What is the Giro d'Italia?
The Giro d'Italia, or the Tour of Italy, is a prestigious cycling event held in Italy annually. It is one of the three Grand Tours, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, and is the second-oldest Grand Tour in cycling history. The first edition of the race was held in 1909 and it has been held every year since.
The Giro d'Italia is a three-week race that consists of 21 stages, with the most recent edition of the race being held in 2020. The race usually starts in May and covers a distance of around 3,500 kilometers. It is known for its challenging mountainous terrain, with riders having to climb some of the highest peaks in Europe.
The Giro d'Italia is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, with the winner receiving the coveted pink jersey. The race also has a number of other awards, such as the points classification, the best young rider classification and the team classification. Since its inception, the race has been won by some of the greatest cyclists in history, including Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain.
The Giro d'Italia is one of the most popular cycling events in the world, with millions of people tuning in to watch the race every year. It is also one of the most difficult races, with riders having to endure three weeks of grueling stages and challenging terrain. But the challenge is part of the appeal of the race, and it is a testament to the strength of the riders that they are able to complete it.
The Origin of the Term 'Giro d'Italia'
The term 'Giro d'Italia' is used to refer to the annual multiple stage bicycle race which takes place in Italy. The race is considered to be one of the three Grand Tours of cycling, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. 'Giro d'Italia' is Italian for 'Tour of Italy'.
The first edition of the race took place in 1909 and was organised by the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. The race was originally intended to be a five-stage race taking place over a two-week period in May. The first Giro d'Italia was won by the French-Italian cyclist Luigi Ganna.
The term 'Giro d'Italia' was first used to refer to the race in 1913, when the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport began using it in their reporting of the race. Since then, the term has become synonymous with the annual bicycle race and is used worldwide.
