Nibali extends Giro lead

Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced Friday. If confirmed in a backup "B'' sample, Di Luca risks a lifetime ban since this is his third offense. "I ...

Giro d'Italia leader Vincenzo Nibali has won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the event to extend his lead over Aussie Cadel Evans. Losing ground ... Cadel Evans pedals through the rain in the individual mountain time trial.

Matt Goss believes he made the right decision to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia when he did, despite another stage-winning opportunity on Sunday. The Australian sprinter is recovering back at his European base in Monte Carlo and expects to resume ...

Giro d'Italia organisers have made plans to start the race's 19th stage on an alternative route as wintry weather conditions continue to play havoc with the course. POLSA, Italy Giro d'Italia organisers have made plans to start the race's 19th ...

Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia is being re-routed because of snow and cold weather. The 139km race from Ponte di Legno to Val Martello in the Dolomite mountains was set to feature the Passo Gavia and Passo del Stelvio, which at 2,783m was ...

POLSA, Italy: Cadel Evans has conceded victory in the Giro d'Italia is most probably beyond him after realising he does not have the form to challenge race leader Vincenzo Nibali in the next two mountain stages. Evans concession came after he lost ...

Overall leader Vincenzo Nibali won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday, an individual time trial from Mori to Polsa, to increase his advantage over all his rivals. Reuters 24 minutes ago Email 0 Share 0 Tweet 0 Related Content Spain's ...

POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their descent although the main stage finish at Val Martello remains in place, race organisers said on ...

(Guardian Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Welcome to the latest edition of the Gruppetto, your daily blogpost on the Giro d'Italia, reflecting on the previous stages and looking ahead to stage 19. Do get involved below the line, or email me ...