Giro d'Italia time trial tech

Pulling out the aero stops for the final stage of the Giro d'Italia

Astana's Specialized S-Works Shiv time trial machines are striking in their white, blue, and yellow livery

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James Huang

Published: May 28, 2012 at 12:21 am

With Sunday's flat course and calm winds, the riders of the Giro d'Italia choose their most aerodynamic gear to tear through the streets of Milan.

Canadian Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Barracuda) and his new Cervélo P5 took the overall victory away from Katusha's Joaquin Rodriguez and his pink-accented Canyon Speedmax CF.

Meanwhile, Vacansoleil-DCM's Thomas De Gendt climbed aboard the final step of the podium with a brilliant performance atop his Bianchi Pico Chrono.

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We're not sure how much time was invested in this 'red baron' bicycle but yes, there's an image of snoopy on the tail. awesome: we're not sure how much time was invested in this 'red baron' bicycle but yes, there's an image of snoopy on the tail. awesome - James Huang/BikeRadar

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