The Giro’s Grande Partenza in Budapest came two years after its intended date and hence was even more eagerly anticipated. Hungary had is venerable, beautiful capital, beguiling landscapes and a cycling scene beginning to soar on the wings of a new generation led by Attila Valter, the maglia rosa for three days last year. But there were also questions. Politics. Doubts about why the Giro had chosen this particular launchpad. Over a few days last week, we gauged the mood on the ground, in and well away from the race. And came away with mixed feelings. Kilometre 0 by The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens. Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.