Tag Archives: Danilo Diluca

Friday Afternoon Ramble

Posted on 5 June 2009 by

So much fun, this Giro Centenario, it’s hard to let it go. I always enjoy the merry month of May and the romp around Italy. I did miss the high mountains, though, in this Giro. Where was my Gavia and … Continue reading →

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Il Forcing: Basso Wins Giro del Trentino

Posted on 25 April 2009 by

No doubt he is hoping next month to see that headline alter just a tad. The Giro del Trentino came down to the final climb of the day today, the road to the mountain town of Pejo Fonti. With the … Continue reading →

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Giro del Trentino: Diluca Attacks, Hunter Wins

Posted on 24 April 2009 by

Today’s third stage of the Giro del Trentino finished in a bunch sprint, despite the determined efforts of LPR Brakes to force a split. Robbie Hunter of Barloworld won ahead of Stefano Garzelli of Acqua e Sapone and Danilo Diluca … Continue reading →

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Giro del Trentino: Climbing to the Snow

Posted on 23 April 2009 by

Today’s stage finished on the Alpe di Pampeago, scene of Marco Pantani’s famous win in the 1999 Giro. Random factoid: Gilberto Simoni finished second that day. Today, it snowed at the summit. Ivan Basso gave notice that he is ready … Continue reading →

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Daily Dope: Paolini and Oil for Drugs

Posted on 22 April 2009 by

The Italian anti-doping authorities have called Luca Paolini for a hearing on 28 April. The Acqua e Sapone rider is allegedly named in the Oil for Drugs investigation. The district attorney in Bergamo is prosecuting the case on the criminal … Continue reading →

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