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
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
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One of the most iconic vintage road cycling images features Fiorenzo Magni grimacing in pain on a gradually ascending road, gripping a barely recognisable object… Read More »Fiorenzo Magni’s heroic efforts after his crash at Giro d’Italia 1956