CLAUDIA FALCÃO

Tag: cycling

  • Giro D’Italia in The Netherlands.

    Giro D’Italia in The Netherlands.

    Giro D’Italia route somewhere near Rhenen, The Netherlands.

    Giro D’Italia – the round of Italy 

    Yesterday was the first stage of Giro D’Italia in Apeldoorn. It was a time trial and, as always, the first duel for the pink Jersey was an exiting one with success for the Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin from team Giant-Alpecin.

    Today, teams raced from Arnhem to Nijmegen in their best pace. The countdown to 29 May in Torino to win this classic is on!

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    I went to check it out. I bumped into these enthusiastic Italians.The Giacomo Nizzolo fans club. He is the sprinter from team TREK-Segafredo.

    Well, after following Tour De France last year I began to understand the rules regarding the cycling classics. Obviously  my favorite  part is the fashion – the jerseys. I somehow have seen these were hot in late 70’s. With a great six pack these tight tops look fabulous!

  • Le Tour De France literally is a fever …

    Le Tour De France literally is a fever …

    “Le tour de France” in 1902 featured by its creator Géo Lefèvre in the sport newsletter L’Auto.

    Le Tour de France was a brilliant idea by the journalist Géo Lefèvre in 1902. As I read the article in the official site that says  –

    “.. in early 20th century France, anyone envisaging a near-2,500-km-long cycle race across the country would have been widely viewed as unhinged.” –

    I could not think otherwise. It literally is a fever. Those who participate on a ride through rain, cold and heat must be out of their minds.

    Who am I to say anything about fever? Since “Le Grand Départ” was in Utrecht I went to check it out, soon became a follower.

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    Utrecht, 4th July – That weekend boomed the city. It was hot but exciting! Interesting to see what this event is all about. The color palette of the contestants jerseys. The biggest names and teams in the wonderful world of cycling. Various cultural events to whom it may concern.

    Soon enough I was gearing up for the #WeOwnYellow-Take the stage cycling event for women. This is an initiative from top women cyclists  from The Netherlands: Marianne Vos, Loes Gunnewijk, Marijn de Vries and Roxane Knetemann. Their plan to engage  women to cycling has certainly  succeeded with me and my team-mate Bianca. We are in to the next stage!

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    Yes, we made it!