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 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)

It’s the good old story. Someone launches an attack that seems rather a suicide mission. The peloton miscalculates,… Read More »Hugo Koblet’s epic solo victory at Tour de France 1951

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

Jean Alavoine (1888–1943) had an exceptional Tour de France in 1922, showcasing his talent and resilience. He claimed victory in three stages, including two in the grueling Pyrenees. His remarkable performance earned him the yellow jersey, which he held for five days. Stage 6 featured iconic climbs such as the Col d’Aspin, Col d’Aubisque, and… Read More »Jean Alavoine climbing Col d’Aspin (Tour de France 1922)

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

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

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

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

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”

Alfredo Binda’s story about having been paid to skip the Giro d’Italia in 1930 is pretty well known… Read More »Learn about the cyclist who won the Giro d’Italia during Alfredo Binda’s absence

Although he is now one of the lesser-known cyclists of the 1930s, Giuseppe Olmo (1911–1992) was a prominent… Read More »Giuseppe Olmo, winner of ten stages in a single Giro d’Italia edition

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”

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)