PEZ readers know that the Giro d’Italia is my favorite of the Grand Tours. Le Tour is the grandest and La Vuelta aka Spanish hillclimb championships is the most fun. But the Giro is the most beautiful ...
The Italian word capo has many meanings. Two of them are “boss” and “article of clothing.” Given the English slang for “boss” — impressive or excellent — it’s a great moniker for their cycling ...