5 little facts about Tour de France 1919
The 13th Tour de France, held between 29 June and 27 July, was the first edition after First World War. The yellow jersey was introduced… Read More »5 little facts about Tour de France 1919
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The story of the first Milano-Sanremo (1907)
The creation of the Milano-Sanremo, one of the most famous and historic cycling races in the world, can be traced back to a partnership with… Read More »The story of the first Milano-Sanremo (1907)
5 little facts about Tour de France 1920
Tour de France 1920 winner Philippe Thys became the first cyclist to win the race three times (his previous victories were dated back before First… Read More »5 little facts about Tour de France 1920
When Octave Lapize called the Tour de France organizers “murderers”
In 1910, Henri Desgrange, the Tour’s founder and director, decided to introduce mountain stages into the race to make it even more challenging. The Pyrenean… Read More »When Octave Lapize called the Tour de France organizers “murderers”
Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Bernard Hinault’s victory at the 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, held on 20 April, is one of the most iconic moments in road cycling history. The race was… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Luis Ocaña’s solo victory at Orcières-Merlette during the 1971 Tour de France remains one of the most astonishing displays of dominance in cycling history. It… Read More »Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Italian cyclist Franco Bitossi, nicknamed “Crazy Heart” (“Cuore Matto”) due to a cardiac arrhythmia that often forced him to stop mid-race, was one of the… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
The cyclist, who is mostly remembered by being poisoned at the Tour de France in 1911. A professional cyclist from 1907 to 1927, Paul Duboc… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
The history of the Tour de France is far from a fairy tale. Even the lives of its greatest and most luminous stars are often… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine
Until the 3rd July 2024, when Mark Cavendish claimed his 35th Tour de France stage victory, French cyclist Jean Alavoine was holding a unique record… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine