Vuelta a Espana was not organized for several years after the first two editions in 1935 and 1936. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) made it… Read More »An astonishing record : 12 of 21 stages won by the same cyclist at Vuelta a Espana
Eddy Merckx, arguably the greatest cyclist ever, participated in Vuelta a Espana only once during his extraordinary successful career. The significance of this singular achievement… Read More »Eddy Merckx’s only Vuelta a Espana victory (1973)
With its introduction to Tour de France in 1952, Alpe d’Huez became one the most iconic ascents of the race instantly. Although it has a… Read More »Five iconic Alpe d’Huez moments
Vuelta Ciclista a España (or just La Vuelta), the third three-week race of the road cycling season is also the youngest grand tour. The first… Read More »Gustaaf Deloor winner of Vuelta a Espana 1935 and 1936
The first Vuelta a España was held between 29 April and 15 May 1935. It was 3425 km long, divided into 14 stages. 50 cyclists… Read More »5 little facts about Vuelta a Espana 1935
One of the uncountable records Eddy Merckx holds is his success to win four consecutive grand tours in a row. No one ever has won… Read More »Eddy Merckx’s four grand tour victories in a row
Defending champion Fausto Coppi didn’t attend the Tour de France in 1953. He was rather preparing for the World Championships. However, he trained in the… Read More »Fausto Coppi as tourist at Tour de France
It was a great moment and yet one of the weirdest situations in the history of Tour de France, when, and, it seems to be… Read More »Tour de France visits Tourmalet
Heavy snowfall often determinates the outcome of a road cycling race during early springtime. But even among the stories about the heroic efforts of struggling… Read More »Only four cyclists finished the toughest Milano-Sanremo
The 35th edition of the Tour de France, held in July 1948, was far more than a bike race—it was a mirror reflecting the political… Read More »15 July 1948 Gino Bartali’s epic victory in Briançon