After today's stage in the Giro, Ryder Hesjedal is now wearing the race leader's pink jersey. There's still two more weeks to go, but he's definitely a serious contender for overall victory.

Go Ryder!!!!

Woot! Thanks for the heads up that the Giro is on.

Totally forgot the Giro is on! Thanks! TDF is my superbowl, can't wait for this year's event. Also next year's 100th TDF should be spectacular I hope.
Thought I was the only cycling enthusiast in this forum!

Also: Rogers Sportsnet is showing every stage in HD this year.

Also: Rogers Sportsnet is showing every stage in HD this year.
Does anyone know what network is showing the race on Bell?
Plus any choice websites showing the Giro recommended?

I was a course marshal at a mountain bike race that was one of Ryder Hesjedal's early career victories. Even though it was off-road and Ryder was not one of the most technically skilled racers (it was a very technically challenging course on Vancouver Island; lots of obstacles), his phenomenal strength and endurance won out.

Great name for a cyclist too :)

Does anyone know what network is showing the race on Bell?
Plus any choice websites showing the Giro recommended?

I don't have Bell, but I think that RDS is showing it (if you don't mind the French commentary). And if you don't mind Italian commentary, you can view it on the web. Links here: 2012 Giro d'Italia Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV (http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/#tv-schedule)

The steephilltv link from crawford's post also includes links to the Eurosport live webcasts in English. Sean Kelly is the colour commentator. I was watching it on the weekend. There's annoying ads that pop up at the start, and every 10 or 15 minutes, but you can turn them off after about 20 seconds.

Here's a link to one of the English streams: Sport-livez.com || Channel 11 (http://sports-livez.com/channel/ch-11.php)

Way to go Ryder!!!!

http://www.ledevoir.com/images_galerie/d_118525_92748/ryder-hesjedal.jpg

He did it!!! WOW, so emotional.

An amazing accomplishment!!

CONGRATULATIONS Ryder Hesjedal!!!!

Canada should be tickled pink! Way to go Ryder. Haven't been this (and even more of course) excited since Bauer had a winning streak in the TDF a while back. TDF 100 next eh Ryder?
This news better be front page on all Canadian national papers and websites!

Woot! I regret not having watched the race as much as I would have liked to.

Looking forward to seeing Ryder in the TDF!

Way to go Ryder!!!!

http://www.ledevoir.com/images_galerie/d_118525_92748/ryder-hesjedal.jpg

Amazing to think that after 30 days of biking, he wins by 16 seconds. Kudos to him. :clap::clap::clap:

Great stuff!! Next the TDF...