Ryder Hesjedal's historic win
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal's victory Sunday, the first by a Canadian in any of cycling's three marquee Grand Tours, came after 21 stages capped with a pair of gruelling days in the mountains
Ryder Hesjedal of Canada takes a curve during the 21st and last stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Milan, May 27, 2012.Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
Ryder Hesjedal of Canada reacts as he crosses the finish line in the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Milan, May 27, 2012.Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
Ryder Hesjedal of Canada celebrates after winning the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Milan, May 27, 2012.Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
Ryder Hesjedal of Canada celebrates with his wife, Ashley Hofer, after winning the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Milan, May 27, 2012.Alessandro Garofa/Reuters
Ryder Hesjedal of Canada kisses the trophy on the podium after winning the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Milan, May 27, 2012.Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal holds the trophy after winning the 95th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 27, 2012.Daniele Badolato
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal celebrates on the podium after winning the 95th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 27, 2012.Fabio Ferrari