Giro d'Italia 2017: 'Whoever doesn't ride will miss out on a special race' says director Vegni

Mauro Vegni, the head of cycling at RCS Sport is understandably proud of the work he and his team have done to create a mountainous but balanced route for the Giro d'Italia in 2017. The race looks set to produce some spectacular racing in stunning locations, while also celebrating the 100-year history of the Corsa Rosa.

Stephen Farrand
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Stephen is the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.