13 May 1909 Start of the first Giro d’Italia
In the early hours of May 13, 1909, 127 cyclists set off from Piazzale Loreto, the headquarters of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Milan. The… Read More »13 May 1909 Start of the first Giro d’Italia
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Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Carlo Galetti
Born on August 26, 1882, in Corsico, a town nestled near Milan, Carlo Galetti grew up near the Navigli canals, where his future nickname—“Lo Scoiattolo… Read More »Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Carlo Galetti
Faces from the Giro peloton: Luigi Ganna, winner of the first Giro d’Italia (1909)
Luigi Ganna was an Italian cyclist who made history by becoming the first winner of the Giro d’Italia in 1909. He was known for his… Read More »Faces from the Giro peloton: Luigi Ganna, winner of the first Giro d’Italia (1909)