Cycling enthusiasts turn their attention to Italy as the Giro d'Italia's 13th stage commences, featuring a 180km route from Rovigo to Vicenza.
Nothing says European elegance like Lycra, leg cramps, and 180 kilometres of sweaty glory. Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia launched in Rovigo today, sending cyclists on a sun-drenched slog to Vicenza, with enough elevation changes to ruin a perfectly good espresso. The peloton, looking like a parade of hyper-fit jellybeans, snaked through the Italian countryside as teams played tactical chess at 50km/h.
The stars—Tadej, Remco, and company—are riding like caffeinated gazelles, while everyone else tries not to crash into signage or each other. Sprinters are hanging on by sheer spite. The Italians? Cheering wildly, waving flags, and pretending cycling matters more than football—at least until dinner.
Meanwhile, Aussie fans watching from couches at 2am are struggling to tell who’s winning but loving the drone shots of vineyards. Will this stage decide the race? Probably not. But it sure makes for great scenery while we all avoid real-life responsibilities. Sources: CyclingNews, SBS Sport, Giro d’Italia Official Site – 23 Apr 2025
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