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Giro d'Italia: Anglophone Invasion

  • Robert Millar has claimed the Giro's mountains jersey while Stephen Roche has won the general classification at the 1987 edition.

    Robert Millar has claimed the Giro's mountains jersey while Stephen Roche has won the general classification at the 1987 edition.

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  • Champagne fail for 1987 Giro d'Italia champion Stephen Roche.

    Champagne fail for 1987 Giro d'Italia champion Stephen Roche.

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  • Roche's teammate Roberto Visentini has won the stage 13 time trial and reclaims the maglia rosa.

    Roche's teammate Roberto Visentini has won the stage 13 time trial and reclaims the maglia rosa.

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  • Stephen Roche would lose the maglia rosa to teammate Roberto Visentini during the stage 13 time trial.

    Stephen Roche would lose the maglia rosa to teammate Roberto Visentini during the stage 13 time trial.

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  • General classification leader Stephen Roche and best climber Robert Millar atop the podium after stage 11 at the 1987 Giro.

    General classification leader Stephen Roche and best climber Robert Millar atop the podium after stage 11 at the 1987 Giro.

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  • Giro d'Italia leader Stephen Roche talks to the press after stage 11.

    Giro d'Italia leader Stephen Roche talks to the press after stage 11.

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  • Robert Millar decked out in the green climber's jersey at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

    Robert Millar decked out in the green climber's jersey at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

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  • No STI shifting yet...Maglia rosa wearer Stephen Roche shifts gears while riding alongside Tony Rominger, center, and Johan van der Velde, right.

    No STI shifting yet...Maglia rosa wearer Stephen Roche shifts gears while riding alongside Tony Rominger, center, and Johan van der Velde, right.

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  • 1987 Giro d'Italia winner Stephen Roche laughs off the champagne blast to the face he inflicted upon himself.

    1987 Giro d'Italia winner Stephen Roche laughs off the champagne blast to the face he inflicted upon himself.

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  • Stephen Roche won stage 1b of the 1987 Giro, an 8km downhill time trial off the Poggio, while Erik Breukink leads general classification.

    Stephen Roche won stage 1b of the 1987 Giro, an 8km downhill time trial off the Poggio, while Erik Breukink leads general classification.

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  • Defending Giro d'Italia champion Roberto Visentini is ready to roll at the start of the 1987 edition's prologue.

    Defending Giro d'Italia champion Roberto Visentini is ready to roll at the start of the 1987 edition's prologue.

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  • Stephen Roche prepares to propel the cream of late 1980s aero technology off the start ramp for the 1987 Giro d'Italia prologue.

    Stephen Roche prepares to propel the cream of late 1980s aero technology off the start ramp for the 1987 Giro d'Italia prologue.

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  • Stephen Roche awaits his team's introduction at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

    Stephen Roche awaits his team's introduction at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Panasonic teammates Phil Anderson, left, and Robert Millar await team introductions at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

    Panasonic teammates Phil Anderson, left, and Robert Millar await team introductions at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

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  • 1988 Giro d'Italia champion Andy Hampsten congratulates runner-up Erik Breukink. On the left is a young Dmitri Konyshev, winner of the that year's amateur Giro.

    1988 Giro d'Italia champion Andy Hampsten congratulates runner-up Erik Breukink. On the left is a young Dmitri Konyshev, winner of the that year's amateur Giro.

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  • 7-Eleven's Andy Hampsten dons the final leader's jersey at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    7-Eleven's Andy Hampsten dons the final leader's jersey at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Roberto Visentini in the leader's jersey for stage 14, the day before all hell broke loose at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

    Roberto Visentini in the leader's jersey for stage 14, the day before all hell broke loose at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

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  • A nervous-looking Stephen Roche resplendent in the pink jersey following stage 17.

    A nervous-looking Stephen Roche resplendent in the pink jersey following stage 17.

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  • In the era before team buses in pro cycling the riders were easily accessible, such as Giro leader Stephen Roche.

    In the era before team buses in pro cycling the riders were easily accessible, such as Giro leader Stephen Roche.

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  • Stephen Roche has won the 1987 Giro d'Italia en route to claiming pro cycling's Triple Crown.

    Stephen Roche has won the 1987 Giro d'Italia en route to claiming pro cycling's Triple Crown.

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  • Final jersey holders at the 1987 Giro (l-r): Roberto Conti, Johan van der Velde, Stephen Roche and Robert Millar.

    Final jersey holders at the 1987 Giro (l-r): Roberto Conti, Johan van der Velde, Stephen Roche and Robert Millar.

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  • 1987 Giro champion Stephen Roche dons the final maglia rosa.

    1987 Giro champion Stephen Roche dons the final maglia rosa.

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  • Since pro cyclists are hardly known for upper body strength, Giro winner Stephen Roche goes to plan B while hoisting the trophy.

    Since pro cyclists are hardly known for upper body strength, Giro winner Stephen Roche goes to plan B while hoisting the trophy.

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  • 1987 Giro d'Italia champion Stephen Roche with the winner's trophy.

    1987 Giro d'Italia champion Stephen Roche with the winner's trophy.

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  • Stephen Roche stamps his authority on the 1987 Giro d'Italia with a victory on the final day's time trial.

    Stephen Roche stamps his authority on the 1987 Giro d'Italia with a victory on the final day's time trial.

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  • Robert Millar finishes the final stage of the 1987 Giro d'Italia to secure his 2nd place overall on general classification.

    Robert Millar finishes the final stage of the 1987 Giro d'Italia to secure his 2nd place overall on general classification.

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  • Mountains leader and eventual runner-up Robert Millar, left, and Giro leader Stephen Roche would form an alliance of sorts in the 1987 Giro endgame.

    Mountains leader and eventual runner-up Robert Millar, left, and Giro leader Stephen Roche would form an alliance of sorts in the 1987 Giro endgame.

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  • Stephen Roches pushes the pace in the 1987 Giro's penultimate stage.

    Stephen Roches pushes the pace in the 1987 Giro's penultimate stage.

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  • Giro leader Stephen Roche on the front of the winning break in the 1987 edition's penultimate stage won by Robert Millar, left. Spain's Marino Lejarreta rides in between.

    Giro leader Stephen Roche on the front of the winning break in the 1987 edition's penultimate stage won by Robert Millar, left. Spain's Marino Lejarreta rides in between.

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  • Stephen Roche on the wheel of teammate Massimo Ghirotto at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

    Stephen Roche on the wheel of teammate Massimo Ghirotto at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Another stage in the books at the 1987 Giro d'Italia as race leader Stephen Roche leads teammate Roberto Visentini across the finish line.

    Another stage in the books at the 1987 Giro d'Italia as race leader Stephen Roche leads teammate Roberto Visentini across the finish line.

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  • Giro leader Stephen Roche awaitst the start of stage 18. On the left is Claudio Chiapucci, on the right is Roche's teammate Eddy Schepers.

    Giro leader Stephen Roche awaitst the start of stage 18. On the left is Claudio Chiapucci, on the right is Roche's teammate Eddy Schepers.

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  • Andy Hampsten finishes 7th in the closing time trial and has won the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten finishes 7th in the closing time trial and has won the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Andy Hampsten concentrates prior to starting the final stage of the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten concentrates prior to starting the final stage of the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Andy Hampsten, decked out in the pink leader's skinsuit, readies himself for the final test at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten, decked out in the pink leader's skinsuit, readies himself for the final test at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • The calm before the storm - Andy Hampsten in the Intergiro jersey one day prior to the stage over the Gavia Pass.

    The calm before the storm - Andy Hampsten in the Intergiro jersey one day prior to the stage over the Gavia Pass.

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  • 7-Eleven teammates Dag Otto Lauritzen, Jeff Pierce and Andy Hampsten await the start of stage 12 at the 1988 Giro.

    7-Eleven teammates Dag Otto Lauritzen, Jeff Pierce and Andy Hampsten await the start of stage 12 at the 1988 Giro.

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  • Stage 18 winner and Giro leader Andy Hampsten celebrates on the podium.

    Stage 18 winner and Giro leader Andy Hampsten celebrates on the podium.

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  • Giro leader Andy Hampsten stopped the clock with the fastest time for the stage 18 time trial.

    Giro leader Andy Hampsten stopped the clock with the fastest time for the stage 18 time trial.

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  • A dangerously under-dressed Johan van der Velde, the Giro points leader, would crest the Gavia summit first but would lose 40 minutes on the descent.

    A dangerously under-dressed Johan van der Velde, the Giro points leader, would crest the Gavia summit first but would lose 40 minutes on the descent.

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  • Andy Hampsten rides his way into Giro d'Italia lore and legend on the Gavia Pass.

    Andy Hampsten rides his way into Giro d'Italia lore and legend on the Gavia Pass.

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  • Johan van der Velde alone at the head of the race, nearing the Gavia summit.

    Johan van der Velde alone at the head of the race, nearing the Gavia summit.

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  • Giro leader Franco Chioccioli fights his way up the Gavia Pass, but would surrender the jersey to Andy Hampsten.

    Giro leader Franco Chioccioli fights his way up the Gavia Pass, but would surrender the jersey to Andy Hampsten.

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  • Stage 12 winner Andy Hampsten takes the stage with race leader Franco Chioccioli.

    Stage 12 winner Andy Hampsten takes the stage with race leader Franco Chioccioli.

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  • Andy Hampsten solos to victory on stage 12 at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten solos to victory on stage 12 at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Andy Hampsten awaits the team introductions prior to the 1988 Giro's opening stage.

    Andy Hampsten awaits the team introductions prior to the 1988 Giro's opening stage.

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  • Greg LeMond at the 1985 Giro where he would land his only final podium appearance (3rd) for the Italian Grand Tour.

    Greg LeMond at the 1985 Giro where he would land his only final podium appearance (3rd) for the Italian Grand Tour.

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  • Andy Hampsten has just won stage 20 at the 1985 Giro d'Italia in 7-Eleven's first Grand Tour.

    Andy Hampsten has just won stage 20 at the 1985 Giro d'Italia in 7-Eleven's first Grand Tour.

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  • Race leader Roberto Visentini is not sure what to make of neo-pro Andy Hampsten at the 1985 Giro d'Italia.

    Race leader Roberto Visentini is not sure what to make of neo-pro Andy Hampsten at the 1985 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Andy Hampsten braves a blizzard while climbing the Gavia Pass.

    Andy Hampsten braves a blizzard while climbing the Gavia Pass.

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  • Amazingly, specatators braved the Gavia ascent where they witnessed Andy Hampsten riding his way into history.

    Amazingly, specatators braved the Gavia ascent where they witnessed Andy Hampsten riding his way into history.

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  • Andy Hampsten rounds a switchback on the Gavia Pass climb.

    Andy Hampsten rounds a switchback on the Gavia Pass climb.

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  • And away he goes...Andy Hampsten has started the final stage time trial at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    And away he goes...Andy Hampsten has started the final stage time trial at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Andy Hampsten is a 43km individual time trial away from winning the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten is a 43km individual time trial away from winning the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • 1988 Giro leader Andy Hampsten preps for the final stage time trial.

    1988 Giro leader Andy Hampsten preps for the final stage time trial.

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  • Race leader Andy Hampsten and stage 20 winner Paolo Rosola on the podium at the 1988 Giro.

    Race leader Andy Hampsten and stage 20 winner Paolo Rosola on the podium at the 1988 Giro.

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  • It's the penultimate day of racing at the 1988 Giro d'Italia for race leader Andy Hampsten.

    It's the penultimate day of racing at the 1988 Giro d'Italia for race leader Andy Hampsten.

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  • Andy Hampsten adds another maglia rosa to his collection at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten adds another maglia rosa to his collection at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • 1988 Giro d'Italia leader Andy Hampsten salutes the crowd after stage 18, a time trial won by the American.

    1988 Giro d'Italia leader Andy Hampsten salutes the crowd after stage 18, a time trial won by the American.

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  • Stephen Roche resplendent in the maglia rosa after his Carrera Jeans-Vagabond squad won the stage 3 team time trial at the 1987 Giro.

    Stephen Roche resplendent in the maglia rosa after his Carrera Jeans-Vagabond squad won the stage 3 team time trial at the 1987 Giro.

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  • Race leader Andy Hampsten recovers after stage 16 at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Race leader Andy Hampsten recovers after stage 16 at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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  • Mexico's Raul Alcala, a teammate of Andy Hampsten, climbs the Gavia Pass.

    Mexico's Raul Alcala, a teammate of Andy Hampsten, climbs the Gavia Pass.

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  • To say the conditions on the Gavia Pass were abysmal is an understatement.

    To say the conditions on the Gavia Pass were abysmal is an understatement.

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  • Race leader Franco Chioccioli spends his last day in the maglia rosa at the 1988 Giro.

    Race leader Franco Chioccioli spends his last day in the maglia rosa at the 1988 Giro.

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  • Dutchman Erik Breukink would win the stage over the Gavia Pass, but not the 1988 Giro's general classification.

    Dutchman Erik Breukink would win the stage over the Gavia Pass, but not the 1988 Giro's general classification.

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  • Andy Hampsten, in the blue Intergiro classification jersey, on the attack on the Gavia Pass.

    Andy Hampsten, in the blue Intergiro classification jersey, on the attack on the Gavia Pass.

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  • Andy Hampsten speaks to the media at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

    Andy Hampsten speaks to the media at the 1988 Giro d'Italia.

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