Motorcycles of the Giro d'Italia

[sib]

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.

[Sheepdog]

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

[Dean Rose]

Looks like an SP in the last pic.


Dean

[Irn]

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.

[sib]

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.

[Furbo]

Giro cam by my office last year. 

[tazio]

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

[Markcarovilli]

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

Mark

[TobyJug]

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

[Pisano]

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

http://www.steephill.tv/

 

[TobyJug]

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)..