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

James Huang/BikeRadar

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.

Take a trip inside the pits of 15 pro teams with this in-depth image gallery.

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

Taking aerodynamics to new heights

James Huang

Former tech editor

James Huang is BikeRadar's former technical editor. After leaving BikeRadar in 2016, he worked at CyclingTips and Escape Collective. He now runs the Substack cycling publication N-1 Bikes.

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