On June 1, 1968, during the 51st edition of the Giro d’Italia, the cycling world witnessed one of… Read More »“The day when men cried”: Merckx’s monumental triumph on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Giro d’Italia 1968)

Giovanni Gerbi (1885-1955) is the oldest contestant in the history of Giro d’Italia ever. He was 47 years… Read More »The cyclist who rode his last Giro d’Italia at the age of 47

Italian cyclist Alfredo Binda was widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of his era, particularly in… Read More »The cyclist who was paid to skip the Giro d’Italia

After several years of overwhelming dominance, Alfredo Binda was nicely asked (and paid generously) by the organizers to… Read More »Five little fun facts about Giro d’Italia 1930

Luigi Ganna was an Italian cyclist who made history by becoming the first winner of the Giro d’Italia… Read More »Faces from the Giro peloton: Luigi Ganna, winner of the first Giro d’Italia (1909)

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)

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)

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)