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I don't know what is up with Versus. They've been a godsend for cycling fans, offering huge TV coverage the past few years. For some reason, though, it appears they won't have any of the Giro this year, and I can't find any other stations that will have it. I'm not a happy camper.

When the Giro d'Italia commences this weekend more force will be unleashed than that with which Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneim in 79 AD, such is the strength of this year's field. Tour de France winners Lance Armstrong and Carlos Sastre plus Giro d'Italia champions Damiano Cunego, Danilo Di Luca and Ivan Basso are just some of the names taking part in what will be a fitting tribute to Italy's Grand Tour in its centenary year.

A field containing such depth of talent and ability makes predictions of who will factor in the final classifications difficult, to say the least. But that's a problem we, as spectators, seldom experience and cherish when it does occur.

So here we go, Cyclingnews' names 10 riders who we expect to display Herculean efforts as they leave no stone unturned in their attempt to tame what will be a historic event.

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