On the same day as the Kentucky Derby triggers the finest in large and colorful headwear while filling drinking establishments throughout the country, a second race in another country gets out the gate– one that lasts a little longer than two minutes.  It’s May once again, meaning the Giro d’Italia is off and running!  And with a Cavendish win to kick off stage one, it looks like the gears are well in place for a good show over the next three weeks.  So begins the latest round of exciting competition in professional cycling!