One Great Ryder

[hockeyfan1]

Oh Canada!


For the first time ever, a Canadian cyclist by the name of Ryder Hesjedal, won the very prestigious Giro D'Italia (one of three European Grand Tour events), outpacing and overtaking leader Joaqim Rodriguez in the final stages of the race.


No easy feat, as Hesjedal raced  through the Italian landscape, over mountains and plains, and  finally crossing the finish line in the city of Milan.


Hesjedal's best finish prior to having won was a sixth-place finish in the Tour de France in 2010.


Worldwide accolades came from former Tour de France multi-winner Lance Armstrong to Prime Minister Harper.


Not bad indeed.  Definitely one great Ryder!


http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ryder-hesjedal-wins-prestigious-giro-ditalia-003046448--spt.html


http://watch.tsn.ca/clip687218#clip687218

 

[hockeyfan1]

On the subject of the 2014 Tour de France won by an Italian Nibali, there was the  inaugural Women's portion called " La Course de le Tour de France", which consisted of 20 laps around Paris' Champs Elysees.

Canadian Leah Kirchmann finishes third.  Marianne Vos of the Netherlands was first and her compatriot Kirsten Wild was third.

Great day for Women's racing!

Source: Sportsnet