Colombian cyclist Esteban Chaves on the track of one of the stages of the Gira d’Italia. (archive image)
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Race director Mauro Vegni has the support of state officials, as the government sees the chance to organize a Giro as a symbol of the recovery of a country that was one of the hardest hit by covid-19. Nevertheless, Vegni remains very vigilant and it is clear that organizing such a large event will require many restrictions to protect the health of riders and the general public.
“Things can change and change in any direction, but if everything looks good in July, we will hold a Giro like every year. On the contrary, if the situation starts to get worse, it will be worrying. And the Giro will be threatened, as will everything. others, “Vegni said in an interview with the Italian television channel Tele8.
The Stybar does not need a team psychologist. He has a five-year-old son for possible spleen
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“We are working on a protocol. It will be divided into different areas. We cannot have control over the roads it will take. There we will have to rely on people and their behavior. At the end of the stages, people will probably have bracelets that will start sounding if social “and they will record who came in contact with whom. A significant investment will be needed to secure the distance,” Vegni admitted.
The RCS Sport company, which organizes the Giro, also organizes other large races. In August they are for example Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo or Around Lombardy, in September Tirreno-Adriatico. But the biggest concern is the three-week Giro. The form of action may vary depending on the evolution of the situation.
“I think the data from mid-July will be important. If the coronavirus case numbers are kept low in each region, it will be more relaxed. Lombardy is doing badly, but not counting the one-day races in August, Giro will not be there until the end of October. “Vegni reminded him.
The Giro will start on October 3, probably in the Sicilian capital Palermo, unusually as the second of the Grand Tours races of the season. The initial stage is to be an individual time trial for 8.6 km, which was originally planned to start in Budapest before the race was postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. The new route of this year’s 103rd year of the famous race should be officially announced in the coming days.
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