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FILE - United States' Chloe Dygert pedals during the women elite race at the road cycling World Championships in Harrogate, England, in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. The men's and women's road races kick off the cycling program at every Summer Olympics. “Everybody in the world is trying to figure out how to beat the Dutch girls,” said Jim Miller, the high performance director for USA Cycling. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
Olympic cycling road races are studies in contrast

By Dave Skretta Jul. 22, 2021 10:15 PM EDT

Britain’s Tao Geoghegan Hart is backdropped by the gothic cathedral as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Giro d'Italia cycling race, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. In one of the most exciting final stages of a Grand Tour, British rider Tao Geoghegan Hart won the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, edging out Australian Jai Hindley by just 39 seconds. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
Geoghegan Hart beats Hindley to Giro title by 39 seconds

By Daniella Matar Oct. 25, 2020 11:41 AM EDT

The pack of cyclists is backdropped by the Frecce Tricolori Italian Air Force aerobatic squad flying past, prior to the 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race, Italy, at the Rivolto air base, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)
Another rider positive as Giro heads toward uncertain finish

Oct. 20, 2020 04:47 AM EDT

Italy's Filippo Ganna competes during the 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race, an individual time trial from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Almeida adds to Giro lead as Ganna wins time trial

Oct. 17, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

Slovakia's Peter Sagan celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the tenth stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race from Lanciano to Tortoreto, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)
Sagan wins 10th stage as Giro hit by virus positives

Oct. 13, 2020 10:43 AM EDT