Giro d’Italia leaves Sicily
May 14, 2008
Fantastic Scenery
Great Food
Shame about the Roads
Lots of crashes marked the final stage of the 2008 Giro d’Italia in Sicily, with significant injuries eliminating Bradley McGee and Stuart O’Grady from Team CSC and young Italian star Riccardo Ricco suffering a dislocated finger. Much of the problems were blamed (especially by the riders themselves) on the uneven road surfaces already seen in the first two Sicilian stages:
Queste strade sono terribili … asfaldo viscido, viali stretti. Ma mandano qualcuno a vedere le strade, prima di disegnare un Giro?
These roads are terrible … slippery asphalt, tight streets. Do they send someone to look at the roads before they plan a Giro?
Riccardo Ricco
The Italian newspaper La Stampa reported this morning that the riders were threatening to strike over the road problems and disorganization of the transfer to the mainland.
However, from my more relaxed position, I had some great seafood meals and a fantastic time on the island.
Meanwhile, in casa Bottechia: factory team Bedogni Natalini Gruppo Praga Monsummanese is competing today in the prestigious Coppa Cicogna (Stork). Wow!
