Sport and Power: Israel, the Palestinians, and the 2018 Giro d’Italia

Instead of honoring Bartali’s memory, the decision to start the race in Jerusalem appears to be a flagrant attempt to normalize Israel’s occupation of the city.

by Francesco Belcastro

The Giro d’Italia, the prestigious cycling race, is kicking off on May 4, 2018 in Jerusalem. The Giro d’Italia is second only to the Tour de France in terms of popularity, and is considered the toughest cycling race in the world, as it includes harder mountain stages than its French counterpart.

This is the first time the race is be…