Riders stage go-slow protest during Giro stage in Milan

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Today's Giro d'Italia stage in Milan was supposed to be a showcase event - a criterium circuit lined with the city's race fans all out to watch the pros in action, and to celebrate the Giro's centenary.

Just prior to the stage start, the organisers announced that there would be no time gaps awarded and no time bonuses given, leaving the way free for the sprinters to strut their stuff. The stage was set.

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