2009 Giro d’Italia
The 2009 Giro d’Italia was the 92nd running of cycling’s Grand Tour. It was held from 9 to 31 May 2009, and marked the 100th year since the first edition of the race. Denis Menchov won the race, having taken the lead in a long time trial in stage 12. Lance Armstrong, who had recently returned from retirement, was considered...