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Climbers at the ready for 2014 Giro d`Italia

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 09:18

Italy`s Vincenzo Nibali will kick off the defence of his Giro d`Italia title in 2014 with three days of racing in Northern Ireland before a "key" final week of epic racing in the high mountains.

Tragedy-hit cycling team withdraws from Giro

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 09:21

The Leopard Trek team withdrew from the Giro d`Italia a day after team member Wouter Weylandt died in a crash during the second stage the team announced in a statement.

Weylandt dies after Giro d`Italia crash

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 10:49

Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was pronounced dead on Monday following a horrific crash on the third stage of the Giro d`Italia.

Ivan Basso glides to second Giro title

Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010, 09:16

Italian Ivan Basso wrapped up his second Giro d`Italia title, arriving at a packed Roman amphitheatre to a hero`s welcome just three years after being banned in disgrace.

Sorensen wins fearsome Giro stage in patchy weather

Last Updated: Monday, May 17, 2010, 09:54

Dane Chris Anker Sorensen battled to the top of a mountain to win the eighth stage of the Giro d`Italia after rain and snow just about held off on an already difficult route.

Giro will ride out doping storm, says Cunego

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10:52

The Giro d`Italia will survive its latest doping controversy because of the fervent passion of cycling fans and the growing interest in the race from abroad, 2004 winner Damiano Cunego told reporters.

Di Luca says will clear his name after positive test

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 18:52

Italian cyclist Danilo Di Luca was optimistic about clearing his name after testing positive for the banned blood booster CERA during May`s Giro d`Italia, he said.

Police raid Di Luca home, rider denies doping

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2009, 21:12

Danilo Di Luca`s home was raided by Italian police but the Giro d`Italia runner-up was adamant he had not used banned substances.