2010: Our research department’s too lazy to, huh, research if this pic’s really from the Vuelta cause the pink stage thingie makes us think “Giro Giro Giro!” (Credit: Sirotti via Cyclingnews.com)

2008 Vuelta a España, Stage 1: The (in)famous and notorious Pippostache! (Credit: Roberto Bettini via Cyclingnews.com)

Like Batman, the Pippostache strikes again! (Credit: ??? via Het Nieuwsblad via 4nieuws.be)

2008 Vuelta a España, Stage 1: Besos para el ganador. (Credit: AFP via Cyclingnews.com)

Golden Moment

2008 Vuelta a España, Stage 1: Liquigas won the team time trial so Pippo enjoyed wearing the former Jersey Oro but also subjected himself to criticisms for his facial hair from members of the Garmin Argyle Armada.

Credit: Miguel Angel Morenatti/Corbis.