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)
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
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
After 1936 and 1937, Gino Bartali succeed at Giro d’Italia for the third time in 1946. It was his last overal victory. The 29th Giro… Read More »7 July 1946 Gino Bartali wins his third Giro d’Italia
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