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
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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
15 July 1948 Gino Bartali’s epic victory in Briançon
The 35th edition of the Tour de France, held in July 1948, was far more than a bike race—it was a mirror reflecting the political… Read More »15 July 1948 Gino Bartali’s epic victory in Briançon
7 July 1946 Gino Bartali wins his third Giro d’Italia
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
10 June 1949 Fausto Coppi’s legendary solo stage victory at Giro d’Italia
It was the famous 254 km long 17th stsge between Cuneo and Pinerolo. The program included five major mountain passes: Maddalena, Vars, Izoard, Montgenèvre, and… Read More »10 June 1949 Fausto Coppi’s legendary solo stage victory at Giro d’Italia
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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