The fans, especially the tifosi. The sport, because when the cycling news got rough again, we still had a chance to watch the spectacle every day. Angelo Zomegnan, who took so much heat in the early days but gave us a race that will long be remembered. Basso - it took him an extra year, but that just made it more special. Arroyo, Nibali, Porte, and the whole Liquigas squad. Evans, because he earned new fans and helped keep things animated and suspenseful. Vino, for the effort, and hopefully for the learning experience. Scarponi. Farrar. Every rider who completed the 21 stages.