1912 Giro d’Italia

Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Carlo Galetti

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April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

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

The 1912 Giro d’Italia – when cycling became team sport for a short time

by vintagecyclingstories
April 30, 2025

In the long, storied history of professional cycling, the 1912 Giro d’Italia stands out as an extraordinary anomaly. For just one year, the Italian Grand… Read More »The 1912 Giro d’Italia – when cycling became team sport for a short time