Five iconic Alpe d’Huez moments
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
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Smoking cyclists (Tour de France 1927)
The smoking cyclists of Tour de France 1927 is one of the most famous vintage cycling images from the heydays of road cycling races. It’s… Read More »Smoking cyclists (Tour de France 1927)
Gustaaf Deloor winner of Vuelta a Espana 1935 and 1936
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
5 little facts about Vuelta a Espana 1935
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
Eddy Merckx’s four grand tour victories in a row
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
The toughest Tour de France stage ever
The 10th stage of Tour de France 1926 is often dubbed as the toughest stage ever in the history of the race. The 326 km… Read More »The toughest Tour de France stage ever
Fausto Coppi as tourist at Tour de France
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
Tour de France visits Tourmalet
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
The cyclist who rode his last Giro d’Italia at the age of 47
Giovanni Gerbi (1885-1955) is the oldest contestant in the history of Giro d’Italia ever. He was 47 years old, when he attended his last Giro… Read More »The cyclist who rode his last Giro d’Italia at the age of 47
Only four cyclists finished the thoughest Milano-Sanremo
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 thoughest Milano-Sanremo