Mario Cipollini – Super Mario has done it! He won his 42nd stage of the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy) breaking the record for most ever stage wins. He tied the record yesterday and broke it today. Today’s coverage was the best I have ever seen in a Giro. I have been watching it for the past several years and I just have to say what a great job by the helicopter camera. Today’s stage ended in the streets of Montecatini Terme with every good sprinter fighting for position right off Super Mario’s wheel. The shoulders were slamming, the curses were flying and even one punch thrown. Look for a disqualification tomorrow after the officials review the tape. Great race – great action…

It is almost TOUR TIME!! The 100th anniversary of the Tour de France….

Some upcoming events in the world of Cycling that can be found on the Outdoor Life Network

2003 Tour de France Team Announcement
Thursday, May 22 at 9pm ET/PT
Announcement during OLN’s Summer SportsZone Show

2003 Tour de France
Preview Show
July 4 at 10pm ET/PT

Prologue
July 5 at 11:30am ET estimated start time

LIVE Coverage
9am to 11:30am ET
6am to 8:30am PT
(Note: Start times on mountain stages TBD.)