The Current 8:47 A Canadian cyclist’s fourth-place finish in a gruelling Giro d’Italia

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee has been in bed for three days — perhaps not surprising after completing one of cycling's most gruelling races, the 3,443-kilometre Giro d'Italia.

But after finishing fourth, Gee is already looking to the future with a renewed confidence.

"I got back on the bike today, although not for very long," he told The Current's Matt Galloway.

The Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's most prestigious races, with 200 competitors crossing four countries in three weeks. This year's course took them across mountains, cobblestones — and even through the Vatican, where racers were blessed by Pope Leo. WATCH | Cyclists ride through Vatcian City to recieve Pope's blessing:

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