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Marco Pinotti, Saunier Duval - Prodir
29 May 2005
Giro, Home, then Philadelphia
![Pinotti With Gelato](javascript:ImagePopup("../../photo/2005/Giro/20/watsonPinottiGelato.jpg", 399, 600, "Pinotti With Gelato"); "Pinotti With Gelato on last stage of the Giro d'Italia... Next is Philly!, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval")
Pinotti With Gelato on Last Stage, photo: Graham Watson, Saunier Duval
Hi BiciRace,
The Giro is almost finished, and I feel relaxed this Sunday morning.
Garate came close to the podium, but we are satisfied with his top 5 position. The whole team worked for him in the last week after the second day rest. I felt better after the Time Trial, as my health is improving. In the last mountain stage I could almost breath normally and rode quite well, but still not at 100%. I am sorry I couldn't get into a breakaway, but I wasn't at top condition. Anyway I am happy with the beautiful experience. On the Finestre climb the sights looked marvellous, and it was very different from the last time I saw it. It was all dry and has been definitely fun to ride it.
![Marco Pinotti waits](javascript:ImagePopup("../../photo/2005/Giro/18/MarcoPinottiSaunier002.jpg", 495, 600, "Marco Waits For TT"); "Marco Pinotti waits for TT, photo: BiciRace.com")
Marco Waits For TT, photo: BiciRace.com
This evening I will stay at home with my wife. Tomorrow I will fly to the USA for a week to race at the USPro in Philadelphia.
I will come to BiciRace.com headquarters one day in July. See you soon.
bye! Marco Pinotti
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