1936 Giro d’Italia

Giuseppe Olmo, winner of ten stages in a single Giro d’Italia edition

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December 1, 2024

Although he is now one of the lesser-known cyclists of the 1930s, Giuseppe Olmo (1911–1992) was a prominent figure in his time. An Olympic gold… Read More »Giuseppe Olmo, winner of ten stages in a single Giro d’Italia edition

Olimpio Bizzi, the youngest Giro d’Italia stage winner ever

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November 28, 2024

Olimpio Bizzi (1916–1976), the youngest Giro d’Italia stage winner in history, was an active professional cyclist from 1936 to 1952. His career unfolded during the… Read More »Olimpio Bizzi, the youngest Giro d’Italia stage winner ever