Giro d'Italia considers start in Washington DC

2009 Giro winner Denis Menchov points to map, far away from Washington DC

2009 Giro winner Denis Menchov points to map, far away from Washington DC (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The Giro d'Italia is considering starting its three-week race outside of Europe for the first time. USA's capital, Washington DC, would like to be a host city of the race in the coming years, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.