Do two Christmases running constitute a tradition? We hope so because for the second consecutive year, Jered and Ashley Gruber have kindly let us use their images to give you 12 Days of Christmas. I have raided their Instagram accounts for a selection of the best of the 2014 season.

First up: We were spoiled for brilliant races this year – and stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia was one of the most exciting. It’s ice and snow on the Stelvio, riders beware.

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