Lots of noise last night as the trucks were rolling in and set up was in process for the Giro d’Italia finish today in Verona. I was out on the streets early this morning taking in the preparations for the big event. Here’s some behind the scenes shots you won’t see on TV.
Assembling the start platform
Putting the finishing touches on the start gate
Yamaha - the official lead motorcycle
Sweeping the streets - don't want no stinking flat today!
The official officials of the Giro - checking the home stretch
The finish
All the local bike groups are out this morning
The Italians know how to make it fun - even the port-o-potties are colorful
Giro goodies and gear
So that's how the women wear those bibs....
Giro girls - que benne
The official Giro segway
Setting up the timing equipment for the finish
Everyone's helping out
Cervelo reps from around the globe - here for the party compliments of Cervelo
Map of start, finish and Gwen's hotel - what good fortune!
View of the finishing stretch from my balcone - can you believe this...
super cool…all that pink, and all the show in front of you..very neato and tres magnifique! okay, wrong language….:)