Faces from the peloton: Hippolyte Aucouturier
The image of a French cyclist in a striped shirt may feel like a cliché, but sometimes stereotypes hold a surprising amount of truth. Consider… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Hippolyte Aucouturier
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Faces from the peloton: Luigi Malabrocca
Luigi Malabrocca is most remembered today for his unorthodox quest to secure the maglia nera—the last-place jersey of the Giro d’Italia. However, during his professional… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Luigi Malabrocca
Faces from the peloton: José Manuel Fuente
José Manuel Fuente, a Spanish cyclist renowned as one of the top climbers of his generation, solidified his reputation by dominating the Giro d’Italia’s mountain… Read More »Faces from the peloton: José Manuel Fuente
Cyclists of the first ever Tour de France stage (1903)
The first Tour de France started on the 1st July 1903. 60 riders gathered at the Café au Reveil Matin in Paris to participate in… Read More »Cyclists of the first ever Tour de France stage (1903)
5 little facts about Tour de France 1903
The first Tour de France started at 3 pm on the 1st of July in 1903 from the Café au Reveil Matin (Paris). Most of… Read More »5 little facts about Tour de France 1903
The rustic charm of the early days of Tour de France
Without falling into the trap of false nostalgia, I’m very drawn to the notion that the most captivating aspect of the early editions of the… Read More »The rustic charm of the early days of Tour de France
The legendary rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during Tour de France 1949
The rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during the 1949 Tour de France is one of the most celebrated and dramatic episodes in the… Read More »The legendary rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali during Tour de France 1949
Sylvère Maes takes over the lead on Col d’Izoard (Tour de France 1939
On the desert-like descent of the Col d’Izoard during the 15th stage of the 1939 Tour de France, Sylvère Maes dramatically turned the tide of… Read More »Sylvère Maes takes over the lead on Col d’Izoard (Tour de France 1939
Eddy Merckx’s victory on Blockhaus (Giro d’Italia 1967)
Every road cycling legend, every great champion, has that first unforgettable, career-defining moment—the moment when they surpass all expectations and stamp their authority on the… Read More »Eddy Merckx’s victory on Blockhaus (Giro d’Italia 1967)
Charly Gaul’s epic victory on Monte Bondone (Giro d’Italia 1956)
The 20th stage of Giro d’Italia 1956 is widely regarded for one of the most grueling ones in the annals of professional cycling. Monte Bondone… Read More »Charly Gaul’s epic victory on Monte Bondone (Giro d’Italia 1956)