Kilometre 0 – Hungary eyes

Season 10, Episode 34,   May 10, 2022, 05:59 AM

The Giro’s Grande Partenza in Budapest came two years after its intended date and hence was even more eagerly anticipated. Hungary had is venerable, beautiful capital, beguiling landscapes and a cycling scene beginning to soar on the wings of a new generation led by Attila Valter, the maglia rosa for three days last year.

But there were also questions. Politics. Doubts about why the Giro had chosen this particular launchpad. Over a few days last week, we gauged the mood on the ground, in and well away from the race. And came away with mixed feelings.

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