Giada Borgato Rai technical commentator with commentator Francesco Pancani
The pleasant surprise village of the Giro d’Italia. “Bernal? He is the strongest, but Vlasov is really good “
VERONA. Self-confident, precise, but not one of those who know everything about them and make you want to change the channel, Giada Borgato, Paduan from Legnaro, 31, former Italian cycling champion, is one of the revelations of this Giro. At the microphone he gets along like when he ran. And on Saturday, the Rai technical commentator who tells the Giro together with the commentator Francesco Pancani and the writer Fabio Genovesi, at the hour that counts, will race at home.
Jade, emotion from one to ten?
«Ten, but like every time I comment on a stage of the Giro. Even if Cittadella is only 50 km from my Legnaro and therefore today will be special … ».
Bernal’s pink jersey escorted by his Ineos praetorians
Today we start on the plain, then …
«The Zoncolan makes your skin crawl. I think a breakaway will go away, but Bernal and the other big names will want to play for such a prestigious goal in the first person ».
And Viviani Olympic standard-bearer?
“It’s a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. We are the same age, we met at the races as children. I witnessed his growth both as a pistard and as a road racer, with his iron will, supported by a golden family, to race successfully in velodromes and also on the road. They also criticized him, now versatility is seen as an example. And then that tricolor worn by a cyclist will be a wonderful spot to bring young people closer to cycling ».
Tre nomi: Bernal?
“He is the strongest, if he has no back problems who can beat him?”
Evenepoel?
«Maybe they put too much pressure on him, he hadn’t raced for 9 months … but how talented he is. And I like Vlasov very much ».
Nibali?
“Warrior. We will see what he will do today, but he is always there, even when he is not well ».
Alexander Vlasov (Astana) in maglia bianca
She is engaged to Bahrain pro Eros Capecchi. Is he your biggest critic?
“Usually it is, but in this case it encourages me. As well as my family where cycling is at home ».
So the best would be to comment on a victory in the Giro of his Eros.
«Don’t tell me, they didn’t let him do the Giro, it will be for another time. In the meantime, I hope that Viviani, Cimolai or Nizzolo deserve a stop ».
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