Hand in hand on the top of Alpe d’Huez
Since its introduction to the Tour de France in 1952, Alpe d’Huez has been the scene of many legendary moments in cycling history. Among the… Read More »Hand in hand on the top of Alpe d’Huez
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Felice Gimondi outsprints the Belgian duo (World Championships 1973)
The 1973 UCI Road World Championships in Barcelona is remembered as a significant event in cycling history, marked by the ongoing rivalry between Eddy Merckx… Read More »Felice Gimondi outsprints the Belgian duo (World Championships 1973)
Eddy Merckx’s epic solo victory in the Pyrenees (Tour de France 1969)
The 1969 edition of the Tour de France was Merckx’s first. Coming off wins in other prestigious races such as the Giro d’Italia, Merckx had… Read More »Eddy Merckx’s epic solo victory in the Pyrenees (Tour de France 1969)
The first Vuelta-Tour double (Jacques Anquetil, 1963)
On May 15th 1963, when Jacques Anquetil crossed the finish line of the last stage of Vuelta a España, he became the first cyclist to… Read More »The first Vuelta-Tour double (Jacques Anquetil, 1963)
Eddy Merckx’s only Vuelta a Espana victory (1973)
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)
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
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
24 May 1935 Gino Bartali’s first Giro d’Italia stage victory
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
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