Faces from the peloton: Serse Coppi (1923-1951)
Serse Coppi Fausto Coppi’s brother, Serse was born on the 19th of March in 1923 in Castellania, Italy.… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Serse Coppi (1923-1951)
Faces from the peloton: Emilio Croci -Torti (1922-2013)
The Swiss Emilio Croci-Torti was a typical domestique in cycling, rarely getting the chance to claim victories for… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Emilio Croci -Torti (1922-2013)
Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Italian cyclist Franco Bitossi, nicknamed “Crazy Heart” (“Cuore Matto”) due to a cardiac arrhythmia that often forced him… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
The cyclist, who is mostly remembered by being poisoned at the Tour de France in 1911. A professional… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
The history of the Tour de France is far from a fairy tale. Even the lives of its… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine
Until the 3rd July 2024, when Mark Cavendish claimed his 35th Tour de France stage victory, French cyclist… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine
The controversial finish of Paris-Roubaix 1936
The 1936 Paris-Roubaix is remembered for one of the most controversial finishes in the race’s history. The dispute… Read More »The controversial finish of Paris-Roubaix 1936
The Paris-Roubaix edition, that ended almost like a burlesque film
During the early days of road cycling races, bicycle events quite often produced extraordinary scenes. One of the… Read More »The Paris-Roubaix edition, that ended almost like a burlesque film
The story of the first Milano-Sanremo (1907)
The creation of the Milano-Sanremo, one of the most famous and historic cycling races in the world, can… Read More »The story of the first Milano-Sanremo (1907)
Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Bernard Hinault’s victory at the 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, held on 20 April, is one of the most iconic moments… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Vicente Trueba climbing Galibier (Tour de France 1933)
Spanish climber Vicente Trueba was the first King of the Mountains of Tour de France. The special competition was introduced to the race in 1933. In 1933, Trueba reached most of the important peaks of the race first, but being a less skilled descender, he could never gain anything, a stage victory for example, from… Read More »Vicente Trueba climbing Galibier (Tour de France 1933)
The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
The world of road cycling often celebrates the second-place riders as much, if not more, than the winners.… Read More »The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
René Vietto’s sacrifice ( Tour de France 1934)
In 1934, Tour de France produced one of the most legendary and emotional moments in cycling history when… Read More »René Vietto’s sacrifice ( Tour de France 1934)
Most Tour de France stage victories
Since the 5th stage of Tour de France 2024, Mark Cavendish is the sole record holder with 35… Read More »Most Tour de France stage victories
Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Only three riders in the history of the Tour de France have managed the incredible feat of winning… Read More »Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Charly Gaul’s epic victory on Monte Bondone (Giro d’Italia 1956)
The 20th stage of Giro d’Italia 1956 is widely regarded for one of the most grueling ones in… Read More »Charly Gaul’s epic victory on Monte Bondone (Giro d’Italia 1956)
Federico Bahamontes stops for an ice cream (Tour de France 1954)
Federico Bahamontes made his Tour de France debut in 1954, a race that would mark the beginning of… Read More »Federico Bahamontes stops for an ice cream (Tour de France 1954)
The youngest and the oldest Giro d’Italia stage winners
Olimpio Bizzi is the youngest stage winner ever with 19 years and 229 days. He won the 8th… Read More »The youngest and the oldest Giro d’Italia stage winners
Most stage victories and consecutive stage victories in a single Giro d’Italia
Alfredo Binda, known as the second Campionissimo, was the dominant cycling star of the 1920s and set numerous… Read More »Most stage victories and consecutive stage victories in a single Giro d’Italia
Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Only three riders in the history of the Tour de France have managed the incredible feat of winning… Read More »Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Bernard Hinault’s victory at the 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, held on 20 April, is one of the most iconic moments… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
The legendary rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during Tour de France 1949
The rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during the 1949 Tour de France is one of the… Read More »The legendary rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during Tour de France 1949
The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
The world of road cycling often celebrates the second-place riders as much, if not more, than the winners.… Read More »The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory