Three’s a Ride: Rivalry, Loyalty, and the Dream of Grand Tours

Threesomes rarely endure. A trio seldom survives in harmony, and tensions almost inevitably surface. The narrative drifts through the idea of three daughters named Elena and others who never quite satisfy; resentments and jealousy tend to rise, with one voice often prevailing, proclaiming, I won the Giro, I conquered the Tour. Sometimes the weakest is the one most blamed, the one who sacrifices for the others, allowed to linger at the table for days so the strongest can savor the sense of aid. It was a concession during Rome and Paris, a subtle score settled in the shadows. A dream faded as obstacles arose, and the pursuit of a bigger prize—perhaps the EuroMillions jackpot with its five figures and two extra numbers—hinted at a more personal victory.