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Giro d'Italia is Italy's three-week Grand Tour, first held in 1909 by La Gazzetta dello Sport and known for its pink leader's jersey.
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What is the pink jersey (maglia rosa) in the Giro d'Italia?
The maglia rosa is worn by the overall general classification leader and is pink because the race was founded by the Italian sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, which is printed on pink paper. The jersey was introduced for the Giro in 1931.
Who has won the most Giro d'Italia titles?
Three riders share the record of five Giro d'Italia victories: Alfredo Binda, Fausto Coppi, and Eddy Merckx. Binda dominated in the 1920s and 1930s, Coppi in the 1940s and 1950s, and Merckx won his five between 1968 and 1974.
When does the Giro d'Italia take place each year?
The Giro d'Italia is typically held in May, spanning approximately three weeks from early or mid-May into early June. First held in 1909, it is one of cycling's three Grand Tours alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España.
What is the Cima Coppi in the Giro d'Italia?
The Cima Coppi is a designation given to the highest mountain pass on each year's Giro route, named in honor of five-time winner Fausto Coppi. The first rider over the Cima Coppi receives a prize, and the classification has been awarded since 1965, the year of Coppi's death.
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