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Gallery: Up close with Hesjedal in Milan

  • By VeloNews.com
  • Published May. 28, 2012
  • Updated May. 1, 2013 at 6:20 PM EDT
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    Yes!

    Hesjedal lets out a massive release of emotions as he realizes his great achievement in cycling. Giro press officer Stephen Farrand protects Hesjedal from the swelling media contingent. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Agony and Ecstasy

    Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Barracuda knew he was taking time out of 'Purito' all the way through the TT in Milan but never let up till he crossed the finish line. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    The Calm before the Storm

    With his soigneur, Alyssa Morahan, press officer, Marya Pongrace, and Giro press officers Matteo Cavazzuti and Stephen Farrand standing guard, Hesjedal catches his breath before the media scrum begins. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Canadian Invasion

    Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Barracuda brings Canadian cycling it's first-ever grand tour win. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Confetti Caper

    A sea of confetti in all the jersey colors covers the ground at the base of the stage in Milan. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Rosa & Rosso

    Everywhere the maglia rosa goes, so go the Esta THE ladies. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    From Star to Hero

    Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Barracuda navigates his way through the massive crowds on the Piazza del Duomo in Milan. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Media Chaos

    The media scrum around the new maglia rosa was at a fever pitch. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    We Did It

    Hesjedal gets a high-five and an embrace for the biggest win of his career. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Hug and Kiss

    Ryder is greeted by his wife with a tears of joy knowing he has just won the 2012 Giro d'Italia. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    A Team win

    All smiles on the Giro podium in Milan for Ryder Hesjedal and his Garmin-Barracuda teammates. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    The Super Team

    Garmin-Barracuda took the stage in Milan after winning the Suer Team competition. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    The Garmin Spray

    Vande Velde unloads on teammate Ramunas Navardauskas, who wore the maglia rosa for a day. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    The Aftermath

    A mild Garmin causalty on stage on the final day of the Giro d'Italia in Milan. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Absorbing it All

    Hesjedal stands on the top step of the podium looking out at a sea of media and fans in front of the Duomo in Milan. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Oh Canada

    Hesjedal shows his Canadian pride as he becomes a national sports hero. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Tears of joy and Pride

    Tears well up in the eyes of Ryder Hesjedal as the Canadian national anthem plays in honor of his victory at the 2012 Giro d'Italia. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Amore Rosa

    Hesjedal has a new love and a new favorite color. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    Bubbly Shower

    It's not the Giro unless the Prosecco is everywhere. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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    The Legs of a Champion

    Flag and trophy in hand, Ryder Hesjedal is escorted off stage and will begin a seemingly endless run of media interviews. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

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