We are packed, PACKED with Giro goodness, plus farm-track fun with Tro-Bro Leon. We have GC intermediate sprints! We have cats predicting stage wins! We have Caleb Ewan controversy! We have otters with pockets! We have sockless commentators!! And so much more …
When you’ve got time on your hands during the race
This is, apparently, Gannazilla …
It's…it's beautiful 😢
— Will Newton (@InsidePeloton96) May 16, 2021
There’s surely a Seinfeld gif for every stage …
George! #CouchPeloton #Giro pic.twitter.com/UkrZsvLNHC
— Belinda (@reallyspoketome) May 16, 2021
Stage 7 and Stage 8 – two extremes in gif form. (Belinda’s gif game is really quite spectacular)
STAGE 8. Bike racing lol. 2/2#Giro #CouchPeloton pic.twitter.com/8WkxT8qKdC
— Belinda (@reallyspoketome) May 15, 2021
There were a few deluges during the stages last week …
Proper apparel for today's Giro d'Italia stage #Giro2021 pic.twitter.com/1gW68fSjCh
— VeloNews (@velonews) May 13, 2021
Otters have pockets?!
— (((Lukas Knöfler))) (@lukascph) May 13, 2021
Stage 10’s winner – it was Peter Sagan, of course. The cat wins!
For the #Giro stage tomorrow, I'll let my cat do the prediction. It can't do any worse than me so far this Giro, and she is 2/2 predicting the Super Bowl.
I have a feeling she'll make it 3/3, since I would've picked someone else 😏 pic.twitter.com/WeMsbM7PT7
— Peter G. Lindegren (@Velocipeden) May 16, 2021
Abandoned!
Caleb Ewan climbed into the team car halfway through stage 9. There was speculation as to why that day, as he was wearing the maglia ciclamino, until he showed his swollen knee. But then it erupted with Eddy and Alex Merckx talkin’ all big and bad in the papers. Why?
Breaking: Caleb Ewan becomes first ever rider to abandon a Grand Tour
— Just Pro Cycling (@justprocycling) May 17, 2021
Just a short message on my departure from the giro pic.twitter.com/AwSR8AAN01
— Caleb Ewan (@CalebEwan) May 17, 2021
I’m bewildered as to how this is even a discussion. Ewan stated he wasn’t going to ride the whole race, the team knew it, the race organisers will have known it, and @AdamBlythe89 saw the size of his knee yesterday. Retiring earlier than planned, but the plan was always there.
— Orla Chennaoui (@SportsOrla) May 17, 2021
Will Tim Merlier face the Merckx wrath?
Expecting Eddy Merckx's rant at Tim Merlier withdrawing in 3…2…1…oh#Giro
— Dan Deakins (@DanDeakins) May 18, 2021
Disgrace to the Giro! Shame! Shame! https://t.co/Qd5UOIiZxM
— Freddie Shires (@fshires) May 18, 2021
Stars in the ascendent
The riders who made their mark this week
Hashtag team Giulio https://t.co/wEyuTxpbBm
— Journal Velo (@JournalVelo) May 16, 2021
Stage 8 winner – Victor Lafay brings it home for Cofidis
No way I'm selling this kid a can of beer. pic.twitter.com/GsLUU4uPKX
— Peter Flax (@Pflax1) May 15, 2021
Attila in pink – for awhile.
Report, Result, Reactions: Giro d'Italia Stage 6
Gino Mader Stage Winner "being on the top step is, like, it’s super nice”
Attila Valter Pink Jersey " On the last climb, I couldn’t think about the pain, I only had the pink jersey in mind."https://t.co/zFz7mi2fmi pic.twitter.com/9pcpB4xCMv
— VeloUK Cycling Mag (@AussieLarry) May 13, 2021
No dreams crushed here … Gino Mader had no one behind him!
It sure is
— Gino Mäder (@maedergino) May 13, 2021
We are quickly becoming huge Gino Mader fans! Sense of humour, engaging with fans – love it!
Hey Belinda
How did you find that footage of me? I thought that was shot for internal use only 😅😂
Actually just really happy that I made it to the first rest day. Recover hard and let’s see what the Giro still has to offer! #ginogoesgiro
— Gino Mäder (@maedergino) May 18, 2021
Bernal v Evenepoel … ready to rumble! Bernal, in the maglia rosa, and Evenepoel went for a few seconds.
Non-cycling people will just watch this and see men riding their bikes.
Cycling people will watch this and see an epic battle for the tiniest yet most significant (visually at least) of margins in a three week bike race where anything can happen. #Giro pic.twitter.com/0Ea2Qnps99
— Issie 💙 (@IssieAtch) May 17, 2021
Maybe the maddest intermediate sprint I've ever seen. 😳 Remco gained one second on Egan. These kids are crazy. #Giro pic.twitter.com/XJyMv4pVFX
— Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) May 17, 2021
I AM SHOCKED and DELIGHTED IN ALL CAPS
— midge (@pariswheels) May 17, 2021
Evenepoel vs. Bernal has been the best sprint of this giro so far #Giro pic.twitter.com/z2hO6lzquR
— Cycling Memes (@Cycling_Memes1) May 17, 2021
King Kelly has been unbelievably entertaining – and not mincing his words – during this Giro. And long may it continue … hopefully with Adam Blythe there as well.
He's particularly feisty, that's for sure!
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) May 13, 2021
This has nothing to do with the Giro but it was my favourite victory of the week
How humble is @AndreGreipel ?
When we just asked him about victory number 157, he was, first and foremost, praising his teammates.
“I am super proud of the team “! #ChallengeMallorca #YallaISN pic.twitter.com/uNW4Ph8P3Z
— Israel Start-Up Nation / Israel Cycling Academy (@TeamIsraelSUN) May 16, 2021
Dreams crushed!
Spoke to a disappointed Jai Hindley today – about how his Giro’s gone & will go from here. Says he’s done a number of Covid tests, all negative, but that ‘something’s not right…maybe it’s a cold or regular flu.’ Still committed to helping Romain Bardet as much as possible.
— Daniel Friebe (@friebos) May 17, 2021
Marc Soler is never going to be able to slip away …
Lol at Marc Soler trying to sneak into the break and Ganna shutting it down like Thanos clicking his fingers 😅
— Dr Headgear (@DrHeadgear) May 15, 2021
Fernando Gaviria wanted to stir things up. He did, but not the way he wanted.
Attacking the breakaway then crashing into a wall before getting pushed back into the leading group by the doctor's car and THEN winning the stage? Ultimate GITBH™️ 🤌🤌🤌 https://t.co/kOARJKjiwL
— tom owen (@tomowencc) May 15, 2021
Just tuned into Giro and first thing I see is a bloody Gaviria pic.twitter.com/oj0aW93FcS
— Laticia Waclawik (@sdbeachgirl9) May 15, 2021
I'll be telling my future kids this is a picture of a victorious Gaviria, winning a mountain stage in the Apennines at the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
And none of you can stop me.#Giro104🇮🇹 https://t.co/KZgq0EWdgn pic.twitter.com/X141iNJpVz
— Will Newton (@InsidePeloton96) May 15, 2021
For about £10.
Your dignity
— Tim de Vries (@TimFietst) May 14, 2021
Tro-Bro Leon
Need I say more?
🇨🇵 #TroBroLeon
Kenavo l'Enfer de l'Ouest 👋
📷 @MathildeLAzou pic.twitter.com/tW1kzDhUnd
— Team Cofidis (@TeamCOFIDIS) May 16, 2021
Really weird that they don’t air drop Wout into Tro Bro.
— nyvelocity (@nyvelocity) May 16, 2021
WAIT OMG there are giant inflatable pigs…take that Giro
— midge (@pariswheels) May 16, 2021
— Journal Velo (@JournalVelo) May 16, 2021
As soon as Connor Swift sat up, Twitter was abuzz with … ‘did he just do an Alaphilippe?’ Looked pretty close – have they not learned!?!
I am still so happy about this win… What a finale https://t.co/7aEjsbYRRi
— midge (@pariswheels) May 16, 2021
Swift just Aliphiliped that finish! #TroBroLeon
— Joe (@JoeFultano) May 16, 2021
— connie (@mewmewmew13) May 16, 2021
Yes @SwiftConnor ✌️🙌🍾
Next time please don't stress us out like that 😆😆😆#TroBroLeon pic.twitter.com/M7xkHYkuIM
— CORSO (@CORSOsports) May 16, 2021
Pure emotion ! ❤️#TroBroLeon pic.twitter.com/KEq99d3Rew
— Team Arkéa Samsic (@Arkea_Samsic) May 16, 2021
@pariswheels Did you see this? #oink https://t.co/BZVI5nPh0c
— (((Lukas Knöfler))) (@lukascph) May 17, 2021
I always thought the pig went to the winner. https://t.co/ToqkTBJCnr
— nyvelocity (@nyvelocity) May 16, 2021
I was coming for a better result today at @trobroleon but it was really fun to race on these roads and I have to say ‘a big thank you’ to the Breton fans for their amazing support!⁰⁰#EnferdelOuest#TroBroLeon
📷 Norman Baert pic.twitter.com/68IRcI80JW— Philippe Gilbert (@PhilippeGilbert) May 16, 2021
Secret socks
What is it with cycling fans and socks? (I find the jeggings much more disturbing than the ‘no socks’ fashion). Orla takes it all in her stride.
Mercy, those gray jeggings. Make them stop pic.twitter.com/4Sz2hx4ZdH
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) May 15, 2021
I feel for Orla. I trust Adam to have some dinky socks but Wiggins….
— Journal Velo (@JournalVelo) May 15, 2021
Lack of socks has been an issue today.
— Journal Velo (@JournalVelo) May 15, 2021
No stopping @SportsOrla on The @SirWiggo Show by Eurosport 😂
Talking today’s stage of the #giroditalia, that gave us everything it promised, and much more 🔥
Live tomorrow, wherever you pod 🎧 pic.twitter.com/PU695PkPM9
— Graham Willgoss (@GrahamWillgoss) May 16, 2021
Let’s ask today’s burning question. While I podcast shortly should I wear…..
— John Galloway (@VelocastJohn) May 15, 2021
We have socks, people. We have SOCKS. @daniellloyd1 and @BriSmithy bringing all the ankle fabric to the sofa today. On @Eurosport_UK @gcntweet now! pic.twitter.com/E0pLFFhvGJ
— Orla Chennaoui (@SportsOrla) May 17, 2021
I don’t know if Twitter is ready for this spotty sock/glitter thread combo @daniellloyd1 pic.twitter.com/dHULzXOgdO
— Orla Chennaoui (@SportsOrla) May 17, 2021
I, for one, am never upset about Orla’s wardrobe choice. Only Brad’s.
When you wake to ‘upset’ about your outfit choice and accelerate plans to go full ballroom… pic.twitter.com/tuAljOdOSD
— Orla Chennaoui (@SportsOrla) May 17, 2021
I wonder if this guy is wearing socks …
Haa! @cyclingmole. Love it.#CouchPeloton artist, @musettedutour delivers both halves of @AmandaSpratt's farther-miniaturised, autographed jersey to @cmallet.#CyclingGame21 #SBSGiro https://t.co/OpGmMQBMEw
— jonowee (@jonowee) May 15, 2021
The last word
look around you afresh
— Moby Dick (@MobyDickatSea) May 16, 2021