The Giro d’Italia is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours — a 21-stage, three-week race held every May. Founded in 1909, it’s the second oldest of the three (after the Tour de France) and is famous for the legendary mountain stages of the Dolomites and Alps, the pink leader’s jersey (“maglia rosa”), and the most unpredictable racing of the season. Below is BikeTips’ Giro coverage and historical context.

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