Eddy Merckx isn’t just a name in cycling—he’s a symbol of absolute dominance, relentless ambition, and unmatched versatility. With a staggering 525 professional victories, including… Read More »17 iconic moments from the career of Eddy Merckx
The rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali was one of the most iconic in cycling and Italian sports history, marked by athletic brilliance, ideological… Read More »9 iconic moments of the Fausto Coppi -Gino Bartali rivalry
The Tour de France is often remembered for its tales of heroism, grit, and glory. But just as enduring are the stories of misfortune, oddity,… Read More »The cyclist who drank wine and rode in the wrong direction
Alfredo Binda’s story about having been paid to skip the Giro d’Italia in 1930 is pretty well known among road cycling enthusiasts. But have you… Read More »Learn about the cyclist who won the Giro d’Italia during Alfredo Binda’s absence
Luigi Malabrocca is most remembered today for his unorthodox quest to secure the maglia nera—the last-place jersey of the Giro d’Italia. However, during his professional… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Luigi Malabrocca
If someone would ask you, what do you think, who was the first non-Italian stage winner in the history of Giro d’Italia, you would most… Read More »20 May 1910 The first non-Italian stage victory in the history of Giro d’Italia
I’m not a fan of mesuring subjective things. Even as a literary critic I have never liked the custom of giving stars or scores for… Read More »The five greatest Giro d’Italia editions
Visentini was a highly touted junior, winning the World Amateur Time Trial Championship in 1975 and the Italian amateur road title in 1976. He turned… Read More »Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Roberto Visentini
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
Italian cyclist Alfredo Binda was widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of his era, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. He dominated the… Read More »The cyclist who was paid to skip the Giro d’Italia