Visiting the home of the Vespa

The Vespa goes to war

The Vespa goes to war (Image credit: Anthony Tan)

The Giro d'Italia's eleventh stage Pontedera time trial was important not only for the crucial fifty-kilometre race against the clock, but also for the 89th Giro d'Italia visiting the original home of the Piaggio Vespa scooter, which is currently celebrating its 60th year.

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