Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
Uh... no. The Giro is one of the biggest cycling events in the world. Contador's plan is to win all 3 Grand Tours in one year, which has never been accomplished.
The Giro and the Vuelta were held virtually on top of each other until the Vuelta was moved to September in 1995. Then of course we had the Armstrong era and LA was a TdF specialist who ignored the other GTs.
This could be the year and Alberto Contador the rider if he wins and is allowed to ride the TdF.