Il Grand Bel Giro

21 days of cycling on Italian soil. This edition is the 100th of the Italian tour. And whilst is plays second fiddle to the Tour de France, the Italians have a _big_ love affair with this race.

Most of Italy's best take this race more serious than any other as the $$$ from endorsements from potential sponsors/advertisers is very very lucrative. In Italy public profile = $$$$.

You can watch the giro online @ http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=38268&part=sports pick a feed and get watching.

But lets make it interesting. How about 21 days of following the giro live on the net, whilst riding your own Giro on the home trainer?

Lets put the frame work up like this.

1. You have to ride everyday the Giro is on.
2. Time in the saddle should match length that it is live on tv (easier just to ride whilst watching).
3. Intensity ridden at is your choice, however the idea would be; easy on the flats, threshold on all the major climbs, and what the hell, sprints at the end to beat Cavendish to the line.
4. You are allowed a rest during the ad breaks.

I would think the hardest part of all this is the mental barrier. But given the inspiration of watching your favourites riding live should be a pleasant distraction.

So are you up for it?