Geo Quiz
We’re in pursuit of some of the world’s best cyclists for today’s Geo Quiz.
The “Giro d’Italia” is celebrating its 100th anniversary as one of Europe’s biggest cycling races.
Top-notch cyclists, including Lance Armstrong, have been chasing each other around Italy for three weeks now.
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This was Day 19 of the Giro — a grueling 102-mile-long stage — ending with a steep climb to the top of a mountain near Naples.
And — you guessed it — we’re looking for the name of that mountain. It’s actually a volcano. Some 2,000 year ago – it erupted so violently it buried the nearby city of Pompeii.
Today it’s where Italian cycling fans have come to cheer on their favorites.
OK — take 5…to come up with the name of this volcano.
Sorry to rush you — we meant 5 seconds…
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