The Most Epic Comebacks in Giro d'Italia History

When it comes to the Giro d’Italia, there have been some truly epic comebacks in the race’s history. From riders overcoming huge deficits to win the overall title, to stage wins that seemed impossible, the Giro has seen it all. Here are some of the most epic comebacks in Giro d’Italia history. In 2010, Ivan Basso was trailing race leader Cadel Evans by over three minutes with just two stages to go. Basso put in a gutsy performance on the penultimate stage to close the gap to Evans, and then went on to win the final stage by over a minute. This impressive comeback saw Basso take the overall title by just over a minute. In 2013, Vincenzo Nibali was trailing race leader Ryder Hesjedal by over two minutes with just one stage to go. Nibali put in an incredible performance on the final stage, which was a mountain stage, to take the overall title by over a minute. In 2014, Nairo Quintana was trailing race leader Rigoberto Uran by over three minutes with just two stages to go. Quintana put in a stunning performance on the penultimate stage to close the gap to Uran, and then went on to win the final stage by over a minute. This impressive comeback saw Quintana take the overall title by just over a minute. These are just some of the most epic comebacks in Giro d’Italia history. There have been many other great comebacks in the race, but these are definitely some of the most impressive.In the world of professional cycling, the Giro d'Italia is one of the most prestigious races. Held annually in May, the race attracts the best cyclists from around the world to compete for the coveted pink jersey. The Giro d'Italia is known for its challenging course, which often includes mountainous stages. This year's race will be no exception, with several stages that will take the riders into the high mountains. In recent years, the Giro d'Italia has been won by some of the sport's biggest names, including Vincenzo Nibali, Nairo Quintana, and Tom Dumoulin. But the race has also been home to some of the most epic comebacks in cycling history. In 2013, Nibali was trailing Quintana by over 4 minutes heading into the final week of the race. But Nibali put in a stunning performance in the final stages, including a solo win on the penultimate stage, to take the overall victory. In 2015, Quintana was again in the lead heading into the final week, this time with a comfortable margin of over 3 minutes. But Dumoulin, who had been strong all race, put in a gutsy performance on the final stage to win by just over a minute. And in 2017, Quintana looked poised to win the race for a third time, but he was caught and passed by Nibali in the final kilometer of the race. It was a heart-breaking defeat for Quintana, but a truly epic comeback for Nibali. This year's Giro d'Italia is sure to be another exciting race, and with the course including several difficult stages, we could see another epic comeback. Who will be the rider to write their name into the history books this year?In the world of professional cycling, the Giro d'Italia is one of the most prestigious races. It is also one of the most difficult, with a challenging course that takes riders through the mountains of Italy. The race is known for its dramatic finishes, and over the years, there have been some truly epic comebacks. In 2006, Ivan Basso was leading the race by over six minutes, only to lose the lead in the final stages and finish second. In 2010, Ryder Hesjedal was trailing by over three minutes with just two stages to go, but he rode an incredible race to win by just 16 seconds. The most recent Giro d'Italia saw another amazing comeback, with Tom Dumoulin losing the lead in the final stage to Sunweb teammate Wilco Kelderman. However, Dumoulin fought back and won the stage, and with it, the race. These are just a few of the most epic comebacks in Giro d'Italia history. Every year, the race provides drama, excitement, and suspense, and it is always one of the most anticipated events on the cycling calendar.
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