Today was an awesome day for the Giro, not only 100 years, but a start at Gino Bartali's birthplace. You can check out the link to his Wiki page from his name. We were right at the start line outside his birthplace. In short he is not only a national hero to Italians, but a celebrated hero among the Jewish for his services to saving lives during WW2 and recognised as "Righteous Among the Nations". Read the Wiki for more.
We arrived early, managed to get a great parking space nearby and then waited for around 3 hours soaking up the atmosphere before the riders came through, paid their respects and commenced racing. Whoever wins this stage will be honored, hopefully an Italian rider can rise to occasion. We'll know this afternoon after many grueling mountain stages, 5 in all.
Sean
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2017-05-16 Tuscany & Pisa
2017-05-17 Morning Amble
2017-05-17 Giro d'Italia - Ponte A Ema - Gino Bartoli Tribute Start
2017-05-17 Non Giro Stuff and Things
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