The 2013 edition of Tirreno-Adriatico is not short of big names.
Two former Tour de France winners, two Grand Tour runners-up, the defending champion, and a certain former world road race champion from the Isle of Man were among those summoned early to the rider’s village in San Vincenzo by the promoters.
Joaquim Rodriguez arrived with Fabian Cancellara, Chris Froome showed off his new Rapha kit, while Mark Cavendish’s appearance, in glasses and puffer jacket, provided a Clark Kent-style contrast with his alter ego, the Manx Missile.
‘The Race of the Two Seas’ begins today with a team time trial, and we’ll have full report, as well as more pictures, later today. Who’ll be victorious when the dust has settled? Check back later to find out.
- Mark Cavendish’s off-the-bike attire gives few clues to his identity as the fastest man on two wheels
It’s the Spartacus and Purito show: Cancellara and Rodriguez decide not to share a smile
One of these men is a pro cyclist. Alberto Contador’s lean physique gives the game away
Cavendish won’t have things all his own way in Italy, if Peter Sagan has a say in the matter
And modeling the new Rapha collection for Team Sky is…Chris Froome. The Tour of Oman winner looks suitably relaxed
The big names were called in early, and there are few of them at this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico. Cadel Evans and defending champion, Vincenzo Nibali, join the aforementioned
