Every time Giro d’Italia startad abroad
1965 – San Marino 1966 – Monte Carlo, Monaco 1973 – Verviers, Belgium 1974 – Vatican City (Technically foreign, though within Rome.) 1996 – Athens,… Read More »Every time Giro d’Italia startad abroad
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Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Wladimiro Panizza
Wladimiro Panizza (5 June 1945 – 21 June 2002) was an Italian professional road cyclist renowned for his endurance, climbing prowess, and unwavering dedication over… Read More »Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Wladimiro Panizza
The symbolic role of Triest during the Giro d’Italia in 1946
Giro d’Italia 1946 was the first edition of the race held after World War II, and Italy was in a state of flux. The country… Read More »The symbolic role of Triest during the Giro d’Italia in 1946
5 fun facts about Giro d’Italia 1919
The 7th Giro d’Italia (21 May -June 8 1919) was won by Costante Girardengo. This was the first overal Giro victory of the first Campionissimo.
The first winner of Ronde van Vlaanderen, who escaped execution – twice
Paul Deman holds a significant place in both cycling history and Belgian resistance efforts during World War I. As the first-ever winner of the Ronde… Read More »The first winner of Ronde van Vlaanderen, who escaped execution – twice
Roger De Vlaeminck’s fifth Monument
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
Louison Bobet’s Ronde van Vlaanderen victory (1955)
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)
Tom Simpson, the first British cyclist to win Ronde van Vlaanderen (1961)
During the first half century in the history of Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), the race wasn’t meant for British cyclists. Before 1961 non… Read More »Tom Simpson, the first British cyclist to win Ronde van Vlaanderen (1961)
Fausto Coppi’s 14-min gap solo victory (Milano-Sanremo 1946)
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 cyclist who introduced Arenberg to Paris-Roubaix
Jean Stablinski, the cyclist who suggested to include Trouée d’Arenberg (Arenberg Forest) in the program of Paris-Roubaix, was born on 21 May 1932 in Thun-Saint-Amand,… Read More »The cyclist who introduced Arenberg to Paris-Roubaix