
Ultralight setups for Hesjedal, Scarponi, Larsson & Rodriguez

UnitedHealthcare's Aussie star rides machine like the devil

Aussie fast man now retired

Custom drillings and TT rings highlight Zabriskie's road bike

Angelo Zomegnan, Danilo Gallinari Italian ambassador Giulio Terzi and Mark Sommers
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Mayor Fenty's parents were there, too.
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Angelo Zomegnan gave a brief speech expressing his desire to see the Giro start in Washington.
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Universal Sports representatives were on hand to ensure television coverage.
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Mark Sommers expounds on the benefits of bringing a Grand Tour to DC
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The Giro DC 2012 working group: Mark Sommers with g4's Alice Armstrong, Kristen Reiss and Robin Morton
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Mayor Fenty, Angelo Zomegnan and Ernesto Colnago
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Ernesto Colnago presents Mayor Fenty with a new ride
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The bike had Mayor Fenty's name on it and everything
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Ernesto Colnago and Mayor Adrian Fenty
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Ernesto Colnago
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A meeting of the minds
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Expect more beautiful women in pink if the Giro comes to DC
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USA Cycling's Jim Patton was on hand for the festivities
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Washington Convention and Sports Authority president Gregory O'Dell can help assemble city resources to host the event.
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The Italians are coming! Gregory O'Dell is president of the WCSA.
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Of course, the Italians have lovely ladies in pink to usher in the guests.
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Gregory O'Dell, Mark Sommers and NY Nicks star Danilo Gallinari
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Ernesto Colnago brought along some of Italy's finest to show off.
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A stack of helmets from Giro.
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Washington DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty is an avid cyclist
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The working group's motto...
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The owner of the Kelly Benefit Strategies team John Kelly
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Mayor Fenty is encouraged to take his new wheels for a spin
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