In the world of grand tours, the line between teammate and rival can blur quickly. Two of the most storied and tense leadership battles (the… Read More »When teammates become rivals: Roche vs. Visentini and Hinault vs. LeMond
On June 1, 1968, during the 51st edition of the Giro d’Italia, the cycling world witnessed one of the most iconic performances in Grand Tour… Read More »“The day when men cried”: Merckx’s monumental triumph on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Giro d’Italia 1968)
The 29th Giro d’Italia (15 June-7 July 1946) was the first edition of the Italian grand tour after World War II. 72 riders, only… Read More »5 fun facts about Giro d’Italia 1946
The 56th Giro d’Italia (18 May -9 June 1973) started with a 5,2 km long prologue from Belgium. Triumphing at the race after winning Vuelta… Read More »5 fun facts about Giro d’Italia 1973
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
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)
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 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 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 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