Vincenzo Nibali's Custom Gold "Centenario" Merida Scultura

Matt Stephens of the Global Cycling Network takes a look at this very special Merida Scultura of defending Giro d'Italia champion Vincenzo Nibali.

Vincenzo Nibali's Custom Gold "Centenario" Merida Scultura. Source: Supplied

Bahrain-Merida). Among the starters of the Giro 100, the Sicilian is the only rider to have won the race twice (in 2013 and 2016). The defending champion has built his 2017 season with the sole aim of equalling Bernard Hinault, the last triple winner of the Giro d’Italia (1980, 1982 and 1985) who was recently inducted to the Giro Hall of Fame.