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Phil White had more reason than most Canadians to cheer on Victoria cyclist Ryder Hesjedal's win in the prestigious Giro d'Italia road cycling race last weekend: His Toronto-based company, Cervlo SA, made the bicycle Mr.

We also have the Tour of Belgium and the Bayern-Rundfahrt to catch up with, along with some other news and lots of video action.

Just 16 seconds separated Joaquim Rodriguez from remaining in the the lead of the Giro d'Italia at the end of the closing time trial on Sunday .

Giro d'Italia race director, Michele Acquarone said this afternoon in Milan that having a foreign winner is beneficial to his race.

As I've written, I'm coming back from a broken collar bone. I am right up against the Ride the Rockies, to start in Gunnison on June 9. I have put no long rides in since my encounter with the concrete drainage ditch in April.

The Belgian lion Thomas de Gendt finally roared at the Giro taking a win that to use another feline analogy threw the cat amongst the pidgeons at the top of the General Classifaction.

Thomas De Gendt stunned the Giro d'Italia favorites with a ride for the ages, and possibly a grand tour-winning move, as he accelerated away from the race over the fearsome Mortirolo Pass and to the summit of the Stelvio.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012.

Michele Scarponi and his Lampre-ISD remain confident despite some dangerous signs in the Dolomite Mountains on Wednesday, in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Italian formed part of an elite group with pink jersey Joaquim RodrA guez , Ryder Hesjedal , Ivan Basso , Rigoberto UrA n and Domenico Pozzovivo on the Passo Giau.

Zabriskie, van Garderen and Danielson are just a few of the big-name riders who will race in Greenville this weekend.

Recently retired as a pro cyclist, Charly Wegelius was in the Garmin-Barracuda team car following and advising via radio Ryder Hesjedal over the climbs on the way to Cortina d'Ampezzo, "the pearl of the Dolomites". Late at night, he admitted to Cyclingnews that his protg is the main beneficiary of stage 17 .

Andrea Guardini edged out favourite Mark Cavendish in a bunch sprint to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday as Joaquin Rodriguez kept his grip on the overall lead .

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Ivan Basso Basso is confident in winning his third Giro d'Italia, but there's just the problem of dealing with Ryder Hesjedal .

The pace up the Giau was as sharp as the Dolomites looming overhead much of the day.

Katusha's Spanish Joaquim Rodriguez celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Stage 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia. Race leader Joaquin Rodriguez eked out a win in a surprisingly competitive mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia, which saw only six riders in the leading peloton.

Just after crossing the line in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Joaquim Rodriguez hugged Ivan Basso and told him in a few words why he felt obliged to win stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, even though no time bonuses were at stake at the finish.

Team Garmin-Barracuda CEO Jonathan Vaughters: "We've built a program slowly but steadily.

Current maglia rosa Joaquim Rodriguez of Katusha outsprinted an elite six-man gruppetto of overall favorites in Cortina d'Ampezzo for the victory in the second major mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia. The group contained Ivan Basso of Liquigas, Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin, Sky's Rigoberto Uran, little Domenico Pozzovivo of Colnago, and the embattled ... (more)

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - Spanish rider Joaquim Rodriguez strengthened his position as overall leader of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday after winning the 186km 17th stage here.