Giro 2013: Phil's post-race thoughts on Italy, Wiggins, and Cadel
I am home from the Giro and with my fingers now starting to thaw I can report on a race that was truly Italian,…
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Phil Anderson OAM is an Australian cycling legend. After winning gold in the 1978 Commonwealth Games, Phil turned pro and joined the intensely competitive professional European road circuit. His 16-year career included 13 Tour de France tours and culminated with a Commonwealth gold in 1994, the year of his retirement. Phil now runs cycling tours, offering cycling enthusiasts the chance to experience the sport he loves without the sweat and tears of competing.
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