The three weeks of the Giro d'Italia were a mixture of triumph, tragedy and small moments. While seconds and prestige were fought for at the front, countless little stories unfolded in the peloton, moments that are easily overlooked, but which unfold their full power in pictures. From the relentless rain to the cheering Tifosi on the roadsides: Each stage wrote its own episode full of passion.
Between breakaway attempts, bitter crashes and big victories, the Giro d'Italia once again showed why it is considered the most emotional Grand Tour. Our photo selection shows the Tour of Italy as it really was: full of stories that go far beyond the classification.
Working student