The 96th Giro d’Italia has more than lived up to the corsa rosa’s billing as one of the greatest sporting spectacles.
A sprint finish won by the world’s fastest man in beautiful Naples set the tone for a week of intense racing that must have surprised even the men hoping to contest overall victory.
We’ve seen attacks, crashes, fearless descents, courageous breakaways, and nerveless bunch sprints.
As you pause for breath on this first rest day, ahead of a second week that enters the high mountains, enjoy this Stefano Sirotti gallery of the highlights from an action-packed first week.
