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Up and away: Detailing the 2010 Giro d'Italia's mountains

  • Gilberto Simoni knows how to conquer Zoncolan, as he did here in 2003. But seven years on is he still up to the task?

    Gilberto Simoni knows how to conquer Zoncolan, as he did here in 2003. But seven years on is he still up to the task?

    Photo credit © Fotoreporter Sirotti

  • The guys to David Millar's left have the right idea: a three wheeled motorcycle on Plan de Corones in 2008.

    The guys to David Millar's left have the right idea: a three wheeled motorcycle on Plan de Corones in 2008.

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  • Naturals: Gilberto Simoni follows Andy Schleck's wheel on Zoncolan in 2007.

    Naturals: Gilberto Simoni follows Andy Schleck's wheel on Zoncolan in 2007.

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  • Spectators line a steep Plan de Corones in 2008, when the climb was utilised as planned for the first time.

    Spectators line a steep Plan de Corones in 2008, when the climb was utilised as planned for the first time.

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  • Astana's Alberto Contador climbs Plan de Corones in the maglia rosa when it was used as a individual time trial in 2008.

    Astana's Alberto Contador climbs Plan de Corones in the maglia rosa when it was used as a individual time trial in 2008.

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  • Jose Rujano finds the only flat section of Plan de Corones: the final eight metres.

    Jose Rujano finds the only flat section of Plan de Corones: the final eight metres.

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  • Looking down through the fans on Zoncolan.

    Looking down through the fans on Zoncolan.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Ivan Basso was first over Passo del Mortirolo in the maglia rosa on his way to winning the 2006 Giro d'Italia.

    Ivan Basso was first over Passo del Mortirolo in the maglia rosa on his way to winning the 2006 Giro d'Italia.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Passo di Gavia is an important part of the Giro d'Italia's history.

    Passo di Gavia is an important part of the Giro d'Italia's history.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Ivan Basso climbs Gavia in the maglia rosa.

    Ivan Basso climbs Gavia in the maglia rosa.

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  • Former world champion Paolo Bettini battles his way up Zoncolan wearing the world champion's jersey in 2007.

    Former world champion Paolo Bettini battles his way up Zoncolan wearing the world champion's jersey in 2007.

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  • But wait, there's more! Marco Marzano rounds a switchback on Zoncolan in 2007.

    But wait, there's more! Marco Marzano rounds a switchback on Zoncolan in 2007.

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  • So steep is Zoncolan that it acts as a natural grandstand, as spectators showed in 2003.

    So steep is Zoncolan that it acts as a natural grandstand, as spectators showed in 2003.

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  • You need to be a mountain goat to watch the action on Zoncolan as well as riding it.

    You need to be a mountain goat to watch the action on Zoncolan as well as riding it.

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  • It may be picturesque but to Eddy Mazzoleni and Stefano Garzelli Zoncolan is just brutal.

    It may be picturesque but to Eddy Mazzoleni and Stefano Garzelli Zoncolan is just brutal.

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  • Wladimir Belli feels the incredible elevation gain on Zoncolan during the 2003 edition.

    Wladimir Belli feels the incredible elevation gain on Zoncolan during the 2003 edition.

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  • Steep, right? Gilberto Simoni battles to the top of Zoncolan in 2003.

    Steep, right? Gilberto Simoni battles to the top of Zoncolan in 2003.

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  • Gilberto Simoni climbs his way through the fans on Zoncolan in 2003.

    Gilberto Simoni climbs his way through the fans on Zoncolan in 2003.

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  • Italy's army holds back fans on Zoncolan in 2007.

    Italy's army holds back fans on Zoncolan in 2007.

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  • The peloton rounds a switchback on Monte Terminillo.

    The peloton rounds a switchback on Monte Terminillo.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini