The article discusses Italy's cycling prestige, especially in light of the ongoing nine-year win drought in the Giro d'Italia. It highlights key riders such as Filippo Ganna, Jonathan Milan, Giulio Ciccone, and Antonio Tiberi, detailing their roles and the mounting pressure they face. With Italy's cycling history marked by legendary figures, the current crop of cyclists must navigate both media scrutiny and public expectation. As the Giro approaches, hopes rest on Ciccone, Tiberi, and others, aiming to prove Italy can once again be competitive and victorious.
"Italy is currently in its longest Giro d'Italia win drought in history - no Italian has won since Nibali in 2016, compounding the pressure on the upcoming race."
"Ganna and Milan will avoid the Giro-based scrutiny of the Italian media this year, but Ciccone and Tiberi are under the spotlight as potential GC contenders."
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