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The Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France along with the Spanish Vuelta make uo what is known as the three grand Tours of cycle racing. But in order of popularity it would be the Tour De France followed by th Giro followed by the Vuelta. The Tour De France and Giro d'Italia do not directly compete.
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Has neil armstrong won tour de france and giro d'italia in the same year?
No
Who can enter the tour de France?
You cannot enter the Tour de France; the UCI and ASO invite ProTour/UCI sanctioned teams to compete.
What are some well-known cycle races?
Tour de France, Giro di Italia, Vuelta Espana, Paris-Roubaix. RAAM
Where is the most famous bicycle race?
Most famous is probably the Tour de France - in France, then there's Giro di Italia, in Italy, which is quite well known too.
What patterned jersey does the best climber wear on tour?
giro d'italia = green vuelta a espana = was green, now polka dot tour of California = red tour down under = white and green tour de France = polka dot
How many Australians are in tour de France 2011?
6 Australians will compete this year.
Is the tour de France the biggest cycling race?
It's the most well known. There are three main stage races on the UCI (union cycliste internationale) .. -la vuelta espana -le giro d'italia -le tour de France
Can women race in Tour de France?
No. the "big" event is male-only, by rule and definition. There is a Tour de France only for women, and most big cycling races, like Giro d'Italia, Paris-Roubaix etc. has womens versions aswell.
When did Eddy Merckx start to cycle in the Tour de France?
Not only was the 1969 Tour de France Eddy Merckx first Tour, but he also won it. Merckx almost didn't make the 1969 Tour at all having been suspended for doping during the 1969 Giro d'Italia and being diagnosed with an abnormal heart rhythm.
How many times did lance armstrong compete in tour de france while he had cancer?
None. He didn't compete while being treated for cancer.
How long is the Giro di italia?
The Giro d'Italia is typically 23 days. This includes 21 days of racing and two rest days. This is a similar format to the other two Grand Tours in professional cycling: Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana.
When did Stephen Armstrong retire?
Armstrong retired in 2005. but he is now coming out of retirement to do the giro d'italia and/or the tour de France
