The race continues, but its skin changes. After the initial enthusiasm, the second week of the Giro d'Italia is one in which fatigue becomes silent, but more present than ever.
The legs give way, the voice drops, and a different rhythm grows around the group, denser, more authentic. It is here that Behind the Race finds its voice: in the precise gestures of the mechanics, in the smiles of the crowd, in the silent tension of the riders.
Behind every stage there is a world that does not reach the podium, but without which no feat would be possible.
This is Behind the Race .
Romain Bardet , in his last Grand Tour after a prestigious career, lent himself to autographs and selfies with Giro fans. ( Photo: Cauldphoto )
Moments before the start of the Piazzola sul Brenta - San Valentino stage. The backdrop for this stage is the renowned Villa Contarini , one of the most beautiful and largest Venetian villas . ( Photo: Cauldphoto )
The riders (pictured is Alex Edmonson of Team Picnic PostNL ) ride along the stunning roads through the vineyards of the Veneto countryside during the Rovigo-Vicenza stage. (Photo: Cauldphoto)
A special visit to the Ursus factory! During the last rest day of the Giro, Monday 26 May, Team Picnic PostNL visited the Ursus factory.
The athletes and technical staff visited the Ursus production line, experiencing first-hand the manufacturing know-how and attention to detail.
Led by Ursus CEO Mirko Ferronato , the team was able to discover the modern headquarters, coming into contact with the history and uniqueness of the company.
