After 1936 and 1937, Gino Bartali succeed at Giro d’Italia for the third time in 1946. It was his last overal victory. The 29th Giro… Read More »7 July 1946 Gino Bartali wins his third Giro d’Italia
The first Tour de France was held between 1 and 18 July 1903, included only 6 stages. (However, the complete route was 2428 km long.)… Read More »1 July 1903 The first Tour de France started
After five years of no racing due to the World War II, the 29th Giro d’Italia started on 15 June 1946. The total distanc covered… Read More »15 June 1946 The first Giro d’Italia after World War II started
It was the famous 254 km long 17th stsge between Cuneo and Pinerolo. The program included five major mountain passes: Maddalena, Vars, Izoard, Montgenèvre, and… Read More »10 June 1949 Fausto Coppi’s legendary solo stage victory at Giro d’Italia
Italian cyclist Wladimiro Panizza is the record holder for both entering the most (18th) Giro d’Italia and completing the most (16 Giro d’Italia). Giro d’Italia… Read More »9 June 1985 Wladimiro Panizza completes his 16th Giro d’Ital
The 171 km long stage between Portocivitanova and L’Aquila in the 1935 Giro d’Italia occupies a peculiar place in cycling history. Depending on how one… Read More »24 May 1935 Gino Bartali’s first Giro d’Italia stage victory
Messia was the host city of the start of Giro d’Italia 1930. This was the first time that the race visited Sicily. The program in… Read More »17 May 1930 Giro d’Italia’s first visit to Sicily
Italian cyclist Wladimiro Panizza holds the record of the most participation (18) and also the most completed (16) Giro d’Italia. He rode the Italian grand… Read More »16 May 1985 Wladimiro Panizzza starts his 18th Giro d’Italia
Although looking at the map it doesn’t look like a foreign start, because the small state San Marino is incorporated into Italy’s body, but indeed,… Read More »15 May 1965 Giro d’Italia starts abroad for the very first time