After the postponement, the Giro d'Italia finally returns to the stage. For Italian cyclists, this is one of the most important events, and for many, the most exciting of the year. How have the champions who ride Ursus wheels prepared? We spoke with Visconti of the Vini Zabù KTM team and Tonelli of Team Bardiani CSF Faizané.
The veteran and the breakaway man. Both hungry, both ready to fight. The spearheads of Vini Zabù KTM and Bardiani CSF Faizané are approaching the Giro's big start in good form, as evidenced by their recent breakaway exploits at the Tirreno-Adriatico. In these two video interviews, the two strong Italians tell us about their goals and feelings ahead of the Corsa Rosa.
VISCONTI: A VETERAN ON LAP 103
Giovanni Visconti, who has already worn the pink jersey (for eight days, when he rode for Quick Step), is one. After donning the colors of the Italian national team for the World Championships in Imola, the three-time Italian champion is preparing to race his eleventh Giro, aiming for a third stage win to add to his personal trophy cabinet. Let's hear what he has to say.
TONELLI: THE CYCLAMEN-COLOURED METRONOME
Our Alessandro isn't used to being on the front pages. But he pedals, he always pedals. We call him a "metronome" for his ability to find the right cadence on the bike, keeping the group at bay during long breakaways—a true specialty of his. His first Giro d'Italia (2018) wasn't exactly one to remember, in fact, Tonelli had to throw in the towel before stage 15. The opportunity to make up for it is just around the corner: here are his feelings on the eve of his second Corsa Rosa.
