2008 Giro d'Italia [1] Quiz / Test | Cycling

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1. Stage 1 was a Team Time Trial. Who won it?

Answer: Slipstream

Christian Vandevelde claimed the maglia rosa, in English that means pink jersey. Slipstream just edged out Team CSC and Team High Road for the victory by six seconds. This was Christian's first-ever leaders jersey in a Grand Tour. It was also the first time an American had worn the maglia rosa since Andy Hammsten in 1988.

2. In Stage 2, the end came down to a sprint finish.

Answer: True

Riccardo Ricc� of Saunier Duval-Scott won the sprint finish. Although Riccardo would win the stage, he wouldn't take the lead. Christian would lose the maglia rosa to Franco Pellizotti of Liquigas by just one second.

3. How many riders dropped out of Stage 3 with a fractured collarbone?

Answer: 2

Both riders rode for Team CSC and were from Australia. The two riders were Stuart O'Grady and Bradly McGee. Franco Pellizotti would hold on to his lead in the Giro, thus retaining the maglia rosa.

4. There was a breakaway in Stage 4. How many kilometers away from the finish was the breakaway caught?

Answer: 20km

Stage 4s breakaway contained only one rider. That rider was Rik Verbrugghe of Cofidis. Stage 4 came down to a sprint finish, won by Mark Cavendish of Team High Road. It was his 17th stage win of his 18-month career. This was his first Giro stage win. Franco Pellizotti woud maintain his overall lead in the 2008 Giro d'Italia.

5. In Stage 5, whose bike chain broke within a few kilometers of the finish?

Answer: David Millar

Pavel Brutt was making a counter-move and David Millar was reacting to it. His chain broke as he was chasing after Pavel. Pavel Brutt would go on to win the stage, with the peloton chasing not far behind. Pavel rode for Tinkoff Credit Systems. Franco Pellizotti would still hold the maglia rosa.

6. In Stage 6, a motorcycle crashed on one of the final turns.

Answer: True

Matteo Priamo of CSF Group-Navigare won the stage. After he had crossed the line on one of the final bends, a TV motorcycle crash, separating the field. Two American riders, Levi Leiphimer and Christian Vandevelde were in the crash. Giovanni Visconti would take the maglia rosa from Franco Pellizotti.

7. In Stage 7, where did the rider wearing the maglia verde (green jersey) finish?

Answer: 3rd

Emanuele Sella of CSF Group-Navigare finished third in Stage 7. Gabriele Bosisio of L.P.R. Brakes-Ballan won the stage by 46 seconds over the second place finisher. The Quick Step rider, Giovanni Visconti, would still maintain his overall lead in the Giro.

8. Stage 8 was a hilltop finish. What team did the stage winner ride for?

Answer: Saunier Duval-Scott

Riccardo Ricc� won the stage. It was his second of the 2008 Giro d'Italia. It was his third stage win in two Giro's that he has competed in. Giovanni would still maintain his lead over Matthias Russ of Gerolsteiner. The lead was 34 seconds after the end of Stage 8.

9. In Stage 9 there was a breakaway. When were they caught?

Answer: 12km to go

Yuriy Krivtsov and Micka�l Buffaz were the breakaway members. Mickael rode for Cofidis and Yuriy rode for Ag2r-La Mondiale. Daniele Bennati won the stage, barely beating out Paolo Bettini. Daniele rode for Liquigas and Paolo rode for Quick Step. Giovanni still maintained the maglia rosa.

10. Alberto Contador missed the first place spot by 12 seconds.

Answer: False

Alberto was eight seconds behind the stage winner, Marzio Bruseghin of Lampre. He needed nine seconds to claim first place. Alberto had a fractured wrist from a crash in Stage 8. Alberto rode for Astana. Giovanni still maintained his leader jersey.

Source: Author ThurstAsh

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