‘12 THE CLOSEST GIRO OF THE CENTURY
hen two similar riders come up against each other in a grand tour, generally the strongest rider with the best tactics wins. It’s when two dissimilar riders clash that things get really interesting. The 2012 Giro pitched Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal, a rangy diesel with a strong time trial, against Spain’s Joaquim Rodríguez, a great climber on long ascents at altitude, an even better and punchier one on steep slopes.
