China Daily, November 7 (Reporter Yang Xinwei) On November 6, the Giro d’Italia’s brand event “Giro d’Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open” officially announced the all-star lineup, including Alberto Contador, Yi 14 legendary drivers including Wan Basso have confirmed

China Daily, November 7 (Reporter Yang Xinwei) On November 6, the Giro d’Italia’s brand event “Giro d’Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open” officially announced the all-star lineup, including Alberto Contador 14 legendary drivers, including and Ivan Basso, have confirmed to participate in the first event held in Qingpu, Shanghai on December 7-8.

Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A RPO Yangtze River Delta Open all-star lineup announced

The 14 riders are: two-time Giro d'Italia champion and multiple Grand Tour champion Alberto Contador, two-time Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Ba So, Andy Schreck who shined in the Giro d'Italia and three world championships - Oscar Freire, Paolo Bettini and Alessandro Baran, two super popular classic racing cars Drivers Joaquin Rodriguez and Philip Pozzato and well-known drivers Igor Astaloa, Robin McEwen, Stuart O'Grady, Sylvain Chavanel , Alexander Vinokunov, George Inkapiye.

14 legendary drivers will visit Shanghai in person from December 7th to 8th to communicate extensively with fans and compete interactively during the two-day event. All the legendary riders who appear in Shanghai this time will participate in the family fun cycling competition. All registered families will ride with the world's legendary riders on a customized track, competing at close distances and competing on the same frame. On the second day of the event, all the legendary drivers participated in the 70-kilometer legendary race showdown. The legendary drivers who have achieved good results in the Grand Tour left the European circuit and raced on the Qingpu circuit for the first time. What will they do? In the tug-of-war, we will wait and see who will stand on the final podium and become a legend among legends. At the same time, legendary riders will appear at the Convention and Exhibition Center Carnival on both days to meet, interact and sign autographs with riders and fans, bringing a legendary whirlwind to the "Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open".

Contador, Basso and the Shrek brothers led 14 legendary riders to the Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A RPO Yangtze River Delta Open

In addition to the luxurious all-star lineup present, the "Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open" also There will be world-famous Italian culture, sports, cars, food and other fashionable elements airborne on the scene. In the fragrant Italian coffee, overseas brands and Qingpu's own cultural and tourism resources are combined across borders to become a grand cycling feast with regional characteristics.

Qingpu has always been a popular cycling destination for cyclists. The Zhujiajiao Ancient Town with flowing rivers, the colorful Qingxi Country Park, the sparkling Dianshan Lake, the majestic National Convention and Exhibition Center, and Qingpu’s natural and cultural The scenery is profound.

With the unveiling of the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone, next year will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy. The Centenary Tour of Italy will come to Qingpu, the "gate of Shanghai". The two major national strategies of "One Belt, One Road" and the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta are here. With this gathering, the Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open will not only become a grand gathering for car fans and cycling enthusiasts, a feast for Chinese and foreign exchanges, but will also play the role of a cultural messenger, promoting the market through competition and integrating industry development, connecting China and foreign countries with culture, implementing the Yangtze River Delta integration concept with practical actions, and serving the Belt and Road strategy.

The Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open will welcome cycling enthusiasts from all over the world to participate with an open competition spirit, professional competition standards, and top-level competition experience. "The world is so big, I want to see it" - In Qingpu, at the Giro d'Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open, experience the most professional Italian event, encounter the most beautiful scenery of Qingpu, and enjoy the glory of riding!

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Legendary rider details

Alberto Contador Velasco (Alberto Contador Velasco), born in 1982, is a Spanish cyclist. Participated in the Beijing Olympics, joined Discovery, Astana, Trek and other teams to compete in various world competitions, and is famous for being good at climbing.

has won six consecutive championships from 2007 to 2011, including the 2008 and 2015 Tour of Italy, the 2007 and 2009 Tour de France, and the 2008, 2012 and 2014 Tour of Spain. The overall cycling champion announced his retirement in 2017.

Ivan Basso, born in 1977, is a famous Italian driver. He is one of the most talented players born in the 1970s. He is nicknamed "Ivan the Terrible" in 2006 and 2010. Won the Giro d'Italia.

In 1995, he won the runner-up in the World Youth Championship. In 1998, he won the U23 World Championship. The following year, he turned professional and participated in the Giro d'Italia. In 2006, as the head coach of the CSC team, he put on the pink jersey from the 8th stage and has been riding since then. He persisted until the end of the event, and finally won the first Giro d'Italia championship in his career, and won it again in 2010.

Andy Schleck, Andy was born into a family of cyclists. His father and brother are both professional cyclists. As a well-known cyclist, Andy Schreck has participated in a series of international competitions such as the Olympic Games, Tour de France, and Tour of Switzerland, and achieved brilliant results at a young age.

He has won the runner-up in the Tour de France twice (009, 2011), the championship in the Tour de France once (2010), and the Best Young Rider Award in the Tour de France three times (2008, 2009, 2010). At the same time, he also Won the 5th place in the road time trial of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Frank Schleck, as Andy's older brother, played an indispensable role in leading Andy to grow up. In this Giro d'Italia Yangtze River Delta Open, he will fight with Andy.

Paolo Bettini, born in 1974, is an Italian road cyclist. Nicknamed "Cricket", he is known for his courage in attacking. He has been playing for the Quick-Step team throughout his career and is the number one fighter under team manager Lefevere. He is good at steep sprints and classic races.

Becoming a professional driver in 1997, Paolo Bettini won the biggest victory of his career in the men's road elite group of the 2004 Athens Olympics, and won two consecutive championships at the 2006 Austria Salzburg and the 2007 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. In 2008, Paul Bettini announced his retirement.

Alessandro Ballan, born in 1979, is an Italian road cyclist. He has played for Rambo and BMC teams in his career, and is a leader in the Italian Classics team.

Becoming a professional driver in 2001, Balan wore the rainbow jersey at the 2008 World Championships in Varese, Italy. In 2007, he won the Tour of Flanders, one of the five major classics, and competed in one-week races such as the Tour of Poland and the De Panne Three-Day Race. He won the overall championship and won single stage championships in Grand Tours such as the Vuelta a España. In 2014, Balan announced his retirement.

Joaquim Rodríguez (Joaquim Rodríguez), born in 1979, is a Spanish road cyclist, nicknamed "Little Cigar". In his career, he has played for Once, Postal Savings Bank, Katyusha and other teams. Together with Alberto Contador and 2018 World Championship champion Valverde, he is known as the "Three Musketeers of Spain".

Becoming a professional rider in 2001, Rodriguez has won the Tour of Lombardy twice and the Vuelta a Espana single stage 9 times in his career; he won the 1.3-kilometer "Wall of Huy" in the third stage of the 2015 Tour de France with an average gradient of 9.6 %, climbing the classic steep slopes of the Ardennes in the rain was like the god of war possessing him to win the championship! In 2016, Rodriguez announced his retirement.

Óscar Freire, born in 1976, is a Spanish road cyclist. During his career, he played for Life Insurance Racing Team, Quick-Step Racing Team, Rabobank Racing Team and Katyusha Racing Team. He is famous for his expertise in spring classics.

became a professional driver in 1998 and won three world championships in 1999, 2001 and 2004, comparable to the "Ogre" Eddie Merck and Peter Sagan. At the same time, Freire also won 3 Milan -Sanremo championships, 4 Tour de France single station championships, 7 Vuelta a España single station championships and the overall championship of the Double Ocean Race. He announced his retirement in 2012.

Filippo Pozzato, born in 1981, is an Italian road cyclist. Known for his semi-nude endorsement ads, he grew up in the Quick-Step team at the beginning of the century and played for the Gasgoo, Katyusha and Rambo-Merida teams.

Becoming a professional driver in 2000, Pozzato has won the Milan-Sanremo championship, the first of the "Five Classics", and has won podiums and medals in Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. He has won two single stages of the Tour de France, won the overall championship of the Double Ocean Race, and won the championship of the La Presse Tour. In 2018, Pozzato announced his retirement.

Igor Astarloa, born in 1976, is a Spanish road cyclist. Among his historical achievements, large and small, the most important is winning the 2003 World Road Championship.

Robbie McEwen (Robbie McEwen) was born in 1972, an Australian road cyclist. He won the Tour de France sprint green jersey three times, and at the peak of his career, he was named one of the fastest sprinters in the world.

Stuart O’grady, born in 1973, is an Australian road cyclist. He was a track cyclist and won the 2004 Summer Olympics men's Madison gold medal with his partner. In addition, he also won the 2007 Paris-Roubaix championship and also made great achievements in the Tour de France.

Sylvain Chavanel, born in 1979, is a French road cyclist. He is an all-around rider who can win both sprint races and time trials, with 45 wins in his career!

George Hincapie, born in 1973, is an American road cyclist. He was Armstrong and Contador's lieutenant, ensuring they won the championship. Now, he is the owner and general manager of a continental professional team.

Source: China Daily website