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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giro d'Italia Stage 9 preview: Major chance for Tom Pidcock on Strade Bianche-style gravel stage
Sterrato comes to the Giro d'Italia today as stage nine of the 2025 edition takes in some Strade Bianche-esque gravel sectors. There are even some shared sectors with the famous Classic - won by Tadej Pogacar in dominant fashion this year - in Monteaperti and Pinzuto, and five gravel sectors in total, with the longest two both 9.3km. Advertisement Starting in Gubbio and heading through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, this should be both a fascinating stage to watch and also an incredibly hectic one as all the riders - particularly the GC contenders - look to stay safe on the five sterrato sections. Gravel has no respect for the pink jersey and the risks of punctures, crashes, and mechanicals all feel heightened on the uneven ground, while the dangers of being caught out of position will mean an almighty fight to be at the front. Like Strade Bianche it's very up and down but the biggest climb is early on at La Cima, a category three 52km in, with another in San Martino in Grania on a sterrato section with 35km or so to go until the finish line in Siena. Other key moments include today's Red Bull kilometre, at the end of Colle Pinzuto, a 2.5km gravel sector with 14km to go. Six, four and two bonus seconds are on offer there which an enterprising breakaway may well hoover up - or the GC contenders may come into play. The iconic Piazza del Campo plays host to the finish at the end of 181km of racing. Route map and profile Giro d'Italia – stage nine map ( Giro d'Italia – stage nine profile ( Start time Stage nine is scheduled to start at 1pm local time (12pm BST) and should conclude by 5.30pm local time (4.30pm BST). Prediction Mathias Vacek has been superb on all terrain in this race so far and had a more relaxed day on stage eight so should have fresher legs, while Dylan van Baarle has a fine Classics palmares and looked lively in the breakaway on Saturday. Inevitably plenty of riders will fancy this one but we're going to throw our weight behind Tom Pidcock: a former winner of Strade Bianche, he's evidently in good form after a strong Spring Classics campaign and a third place on a tough uphill sprint finish on stage five to Matera, and he's made it clear he's targeting this one. The 25-year-old has never won a senior Giro stage and only has one Grand Tour stage to his name, the famous Alpe d'Huez scalp in 2022, and would no doubt dearly like to add to that.
The Independent
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Giro d'Italia Stage 9 preview: Major chance for Tom Pidcock on Strade Bianche-style gravel stage
Sterrato comes to the Giro d'Italia today as stage nine of the 2025 edition takes in some Strade Bianche-esque gravel sectors. There are even some shared sectors with the famous Classic - won by Tadej Pogacar in dominant fashion this year - in Monteaperti and Pinzuto, and five gravel sectors in total, with the longest two both 9.3km. Starting in Gubbio and heading through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, this should be both a fascinating stage to watch and also an incredibly hectic one as all the riders - particularly the GC contenders - look to stay safe on the five sterrato sections. Gravel has no respect for the pink jersey and the risks of punctures, crashes, and mechanicals all feel heightened on the uneven ground, while the dangers of being caught out of position will mean an almighty fight to be at the front. Like Strade Bianche it's very up and down but the biggest climb is early on at La Cima, a category three 52km in, with another in San Martino in Grania on a sterrato section with 35km or so to go until the finish line in Siena. Other key moments include today's Red Bull kilometre, at the end of Colle Pinzuto, a 2.5km gravel sector with 14km to go. Six, four and two bonus seconds are on offer there which an enterprising breakaway may well hoover up - or the GC contenders may come into play. The iconic Piazza del Campo plays host to the finish at the end of 181km of racing. Route map and profile Start time Stage nine is scheduled to start at 1pm local time (12pm BST) and should conclude by 5.30pm local time (4.30pm BST). Prediction Mathias Vacek has been superb on all terrain in this race so far and had a more relaxed day on stage eight so should have fresher legs, while Dylan van Baarle has a fine Classics palmares and looked lively in the breakaway on Saturday. Inevitably plenty of riders will fancy this one but we're going to throw our weight behind Tom Pidcock: a former winner of Strade Bianche, he's evidently in good form after a strong Spring Classics campaign and a third place on a tough uphill sprint finish on stage five to Matera, and he's made it clear he's targeting this one. The 25-year-old has never won a senior Giro stage and only has one Grand Tour stage to his name, the famous Alpe d'Huez scalp in 2022, and would no doubt dearly like to add to that.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari F40 Gets Flogged On A Frozen Lake
Read the full story on Backfire News We personally know many car enthusiasts who would do unspeakable things to own a Ferrari F40. But this YouTuber who has one in silver decided to take it and flog the 80s supercar on a frozen lake to entertain his viewers. And his friends joined in with other supercars, making us wonder just what the total damage was for making the the damage done to these supercars was minimal, especially for the long run. But, we're of the opinion cars were made to be driven, not just parked and looked at like some sort of sculpture. The F40 and the other rides all get studded tires, otherwise they would struggle for any traction. But even with the studs, the beauty from Maranello still wasn't turning the tightest on the slippery stuff. Even with that it still looked plenty graceful. Ironically, the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, a supercar that's supposedly made for off-road driving, suffered some damage on the lake. Thankfully, it was just some plastic under cladding, but we bet it's extra expensive plastic. Later, a second Sterrato and a local sheriff's car also participated in the madness. So did a Porsche 911 Turbo S. There's a huge oddity among the exotic rides at the frozen lake: a Mazda Miata. It's not just your average one, either. As the owner shows off, the steering wheel is on the right, like you'd expect to see in a JDM model. But, the pedals are all on the left. Don't ask us, it's just weird. This sort of thing, taking exotic supercars and even hypercars out onto a frozen lake to be driven hard, is something that's done often in places like Switzerland. So, it's not like these guys came up with something entirely original. But it's still fun to watch them play with their toys. Images via Supercar Ron/YouTube
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Stuck in Tahoe Snowstorm
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Lamborghini's rugged Huracan Sterrato, built to handle off-road terrain, met its match in a severe snowstorm that blanketed the Tahoe region. The high-performance supercar, designed for slushy roads and icy trails, was spotted stranded in a snowbank, underscoring the limits of even the most adventurous exotics. Images shared on social media showed the Huracan Sterrato buried in heavy snowfall, with treacherous road conditions making travel nearly impossible. The storm brought intense snowfall and frigid temperatures, creating hazardous conditions for many drivers, including the owner of the all-terrain Lamborghini. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Supercar Fails (@ Despite its off-road modifications—including increased ride height, all-wheel drive, and specially tuned suspension—the Sterrato remains a supercar at heart. While its design allows for more adventurous driving than a standard Huracan, deep snow and icy roads still present significant challenges. Unlike traditional SUVs with higher ground clearance and robust winter-ready tires, the Sterrato's capabilities have limits in extreme conditions. The Sterrato was developed to appeal to enthusiasts looking for a supercar that could handle a ski trip or a light off-road adventure. However, as this incident highlights, even a vehicle engineered for versatility can struggle when winter weather turns severe. While it's unclear how the vehicle was eventually freed, the incident serves as a reminder that even all-terrain supercars are not invincible in harsh winter environments. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
