Roger De Vlaeminck’s fifth Monument
Belgian one-day specialist Roger De Vlaeminck became the third cyclist in road cycling history to win all five Monuments at least once during his career.… Read More »Roger De Vlaeminck’s fifth Monument
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Louison Bobet’s Ronde van Vlaanderen victory (1955)
Three-time Tour de France winner (1953, 1954, 1955) and French cycling legend Louison Bobet was a succesful rider also in the world of one-day races.… Read More »Louison Bobet’s Ronde van Vlaanderen victory (1955)
Fausto Coppi’s 14-min gap solo victory (Milano-Sanremo 1946)
The 1946 edition of Milano-Sanremo was the first to take place following World War II. Held on March 19, it became notable for Fausto Coppi’s… Read More »Fausto Coppi’s 14-min gap solo victory (Milano-Sanremo 1946)
The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
The world of road cycling often celebrates the second-place riders as much, if not more, than the winners. Few embody this sentiment better than the… Read More »The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Bernard Hinault’s victory at the 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, held on 20 April, is one of the most iconic moments in road cycling history. The race was… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Luis Ocaña’s solo victory at Orcières-Merlette during the 1971 Tour de France remains one of the most astonishing displays of dominance in cycling history. It… Read More »Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Felice Gimondi’s career in the shadow of Eddy Merckx
Despite his career overlapping almost entirely with the era of Eddy Merckx, Felice Gimondi (1942–2019) still managed to win, well, pretty much everything.Gimondi is one… Read More »Felice Gimondi’s career in the shadow of Eddy Merckx
The youngest and the oldest Giro d’Italia stage winners
Olimpio Bizzi is the youngest stage winner ever with 19 years and 229 days. He won the 8th stage at Giro d’Italia 1936. Mark Cavendish… Read More »The youngest and the oldest Giro d’Italia stage winners
Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Only three riders in the history of the Tour de France have managed the incredible feat of winning eight stages in a single edition. Among… Read More »Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
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