Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport has published a story about the first transgender cyclist to compete in an elite cycling race, Lotta Lepisto from Finland.
Lepisto is racing in the women’s road race at the World Championships this week and some of her competitors have reacted with hostility online. She has faced discrimination throughout her career but says she wants to show that transgender athletes can be successful and proud.
Cycling is one of the few Olympic sports where transgendered people are allowed to compete without any modifications to their body or clothes, which makes it an important symbol for diversity and acceptance. The story of Lepisto shows how far we’ve come in terms of LGBT rights, even though there is still work left to be done.
What Does Pink Mean In Cycling?
The pink jersey for the cycling race was awarded to Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali. Colombian Rigoberto Uran won the men’s competition and Dutchwoman Annemiek van Vleuten came in second place.
Britain’s Laura Trott claimed the women’s title while compatriot Joanna Rowsell took home third place overall. Another Italian, Fabio Aru finished fourth while Frenchman Thibaut Pinot came fifth overall in a close finish to the race.
There were two British riders in the top ten – Geraint Thomas (sixth) and Chris Froome (ninth).
La Gazzetta dello Sport
La Gazzetta dello Sport has a cycling section that includes updates on the race and results. The color pink is used to indicate when riders are classified as either “safe” or “dangerous,” depending on their position in the race.
The higher the number next to a rider’s name, the more dangerous they are considered to be at that moment in time. When you see a rider with a high number and pink background, it means they’re considered very dangerous and may need to be watched carefully by spectators.
A “P” indicates that the cyclist has passed through all of the checkpoints so far; an “S” means they have been stopped at one checkpoint but have not yet reached their final destination.
Pink Jersey
A pink jersey is the highest classification a cyclist can achieve in cycle racing. It’s usually given to the best riders after they have completed several stages of the race and have shown their superiority over other cyclists.
The color is associated with success, courage and femininity, which makes it an attractive jersey for female cyclists as well as male ones. In some races, like the Tour de France, there are different categories of jerseys with different colors – green for first place, yellow for second place etc.
Pink represents perfectionism and dedication to one’s cycling career – qualities that every cyclist should aspire to possess.
Cycling race
When a cyclist is “in the pink,” they’re in good condition and able to continue riding. The color pink signifies that the cyclist has reached their maximum capacity for racing and should start to back off soon.
If you see a rider in the pink, it’s important not to push them further because they may be exhausted and unable to finish the race successfully. It’s also important not to crowd or overtake riders who are in the pink – this could lead to an accident or even disqualification from the race.
Always stay safe while cycling by following all safety guidelines and staying aware of your surroundings at all times.
What is the pink shirt in cycling?
The pink shirt is worn by cyclists during races to show that they are members of a team. It’s also used to help identify riders in case of an accident.
The pink jersey is still given to the leader of the race today
The pink jersey has been awarded to the leading cyclist in every edition of the Tour de France since it began in 1909. This iconic garment was created by French cycling champion, Learco Guerra, and is now associated with one of sport’s biggest events.
The Race First Took Place in 09
The first stage of what would later become known as the Tour de France took place on July 5th, 1909. It was a six-day event that started and finished in Paris, featuring 22 riders from eight countries. Italian rider Guerra was crowned the winner after completing the course in just over four days.
Learco Guerra was the first person to be awarded the pink jersey
Learco Guerra wasn’t only responsible for creating one of cycling’s most famous garments – he also holds several other records including being Europe’s first world champion (1902), winning all five Tours de Romandie stages (1903-06) and becoming Italy’s national road racing champion nine times.
Pink Jersey Origins are Unknown but Likely arose during Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a España Stage Races
There are many theories surrounding how this distinctive colour came to be associated with cycle races around the world, but most agree that it originated during either one of two major stage races: La Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a España . In fact, both Grand Tours have featured stages specifically designated as ‘Pink’.
There is No Official Rule Regarding What Colour Cycling Jerseys Should Be
Why is Rapha pink?
Rapha is a cycling clothing company that makes clothes specifically for women. They use pink as their main color because it is the most feminine and flattering color.
- Rapha Pink is the official color of the Giro d’Italia, which is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world. La Gazzetta dello Sport was founded in 1909 and has been covering all aspects of sport since then.
- The first edition of the Giro d’Italia took place from May 19 to June 3rd, 1909 with a total distance of 2,570 kilometers. This event was won by Antonio Cunego who completed the race in just under five days on average speed (42 kilometers per hour).
- In 2017, Rapha became an Official Partner and Livery Supplier for Team Sky during their season-long association with this year’s Giro d’Italia which ran from May 5th to 29th. As part of this partnership, every rider on Team Sky wore a special pink kit throughout both stages and daily racing stages at each stage finish location – including Rome where they finished on Sunday evening after completing 322km across three different time zones.
- Rapha has had a longstanding relationship with professional cycling dating back to 1929 when it supplied bicycles for use by riders competing in races such as Paris–Roubaix and Milan–San Remo amongst others.
- The distinctive shade known simply as ‘Pink’ was created specifically for use within road cycling using only natural pigments derived exclusively from fruits like strawberries whilst avoiding harmful solvents or chemical additives.
Why is Giro d’Italia pink?
Giro d’Italia is a cycling race that takes place in Italy. The pink color of the route reflects the flowers and vegetation found throughout the country.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
La Gazzetta dello Sport is the official newspaper of the Giro d’Italia race. The paper was originally printed in a pink color to help identify it as the race’s official publication. Today, the choice of pink remains as one of the most identifying features of this prestigious cycling event.
Pink Paper
Since 1896, when Francesco Moser first published his edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, he has used a distinctive pink paper for its front and back pages. This choice gives readers a clear indication that they are reading an authoritative source on all things related to racing in Italy and beyond.
Choice Of Color
Since 1911, riders have chosen their own colors for kits at races such as Milan-San Remo and Liège-Bastogne-Liège; however, it was not until 1922 that teams were allowed to use different colors on their jerseys during stage races like Tour De France and Giro d’Italia . As a result, each team developed its own unique identity through color alone – even though there were no national borders involved at that time. (Although nowadays there are some countries who do not allow any type or brand logos on clothing).
Identification Of The Leader
Each year since 1935, La Gazzetta dello sport has featured an identification card with photos and biographical information about the leader going into each day’s stage – usually either Alfredo Binda or Giuseppe Saronni . By doing so, they make sure spectators know exactly who they should be watching throughout each leg of this iconic race. And finally…5 point: In 2012 , following complaints from viewers who could not understand what language was being spoken during certain parts of Stage 19 – due to commentary being provided in Italian only – live coverage switched over to English for all stages excepting Corsica where French remained as original language.
Why is the Maglia Rosa pink?
The Maglia Rosa, or “Pink Jersey” as it is more commonly known, is originally a pink colour that was chosen by Benito Mussolini as a symbol of femininity.
Initially, Mussolini was dissatisfied with the colour and La Gazzetta printed the jersey on pink paper since 1899 in order to appease him. Today, the Maglia Rosa remains one of Italy’s most iconic jerseys and represents strength and femininity both on and off the pitch.
To Recap
Pink means to stop the cycling process, so you will need to remove the flowers and leaves before continuing with the rest of your garden.
