Yes, this year marks the 100th running of the Giro d’Italia. Lance Armstrong has vowed to be there (his first time), and the course has been specially laid out to include some classic stages that were the scenes of immense battles between bikers in the past. It starts in Venice Lido and ends amongst the ruins of ancient Rome.
The Giro is great for travelers interested in bicycle racing, but want their viewing to be integrated into travel plans for a spring vacation. Each year different historic cities will be threaded by long chains of bicycles ridden by the best of the world’s riders.
It’s a great way to get to know Italy.