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Title: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: sib on May 14, 2017, 07:48:09 AM

For those who follow the "other" 2-wheeled sport, Cycle World has an article on the Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia.

http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycles-of-giro-d-italia-leading-peloton-100-years

Lots of nice photos.  Unfortunately, the article doesn't identify any of the motorcycles.  I've been watching the Giro and other bicycle road races for years, and I don't think I've ever seen a Moto Guzzi as a support vehicle in any race.

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Sheepdog on May 14, 2017, 08:33:06 AM

Is that a Falcone behind Jacques "Better Living Through Chemistry" Anquetil?

(http://image.ibb.co/cn2Uy5/IMG_0791.jpg)

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Dean Rose on May 14, 2017, 08:48:44 AM

Looks like an SP in the last pic.


Dean

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Irn on May 14, 2017, 08:51:35 AM

Where the heck can you even watch the Giro anymore?  Comcast wants even more $$$ so I can watch the Italian feed on RAI.  Love the landscape and drama, but ever since the Amgen Dopers Tour of CA came alive, the Giro stateside has taken a back seat.

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: sib on May 14, 2017, 09:05:12 AM

This year, the best free viewing is at Colombia TV, http://www.todocanales.net/senal-colombia-en-vivo-por-internet/
It's in HD, has minimal ads, and no stalling or freezing, so far.  For some reason, it doesn't want to go full screen with Safari (on the Mac), but it does for full screen with Firefox.  Happy viewing.

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Furbo on May 15, 2017, 04:04:39 AM

Giro cam by my office last year.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: tazio on May 15, 2017, 04:34:27 AM

GIRO d' ITALIA  alive and well at my house !
Oops, you mean THAT one  :boozing:

(http://thumb.ibb.co/cD0uY5/IMG_20170515_052932926.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cD0uY5)

 (http://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Markcarovilli on May 15, 2017, 08:09:50 PM

It is broadcast on RAI international if you get it - good for Seria A as well.....

Mark

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: TobyJug on May 15, 2017, 10:47:01 PM

I keep looking out for a Guzzi but I haven't seen one yet.

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: Pisano on May 16, 2017, 09:10:34 AM

for all your live bicycle racing needs I found this free webpage to be the best:

http://www.steephill.tv/

 

Title: Re: Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia
Post by: TobyJug on May 17, 2017, 11:14:38 PM

If anyone has any stories to tell about escorting a cycle race, triathlon, etc. I'd love to hear them.

The official bikes at the Giro are Hondas (Africa Twins and scooters)..