1949 Giro d’Italia

The protagonists of the greatest rivalry in the history of road cycling Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali

9 iconic moments of the Fausto Coppi -Gino Bartali rivalry

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May 24, 2025May 24, 2025

The rivalry between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali was one of the most iconic in cycling and Italian sports history, marked by athletic brilliance, ideological… Read More »9 iconic moments of the Fausto Coppi -Gino Bartali rivalry

10 June 1949 Fausto Coppi’s legendary solo stage victory at Giro d’Italia

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June 10, 2024May 18, 2025

It was the famous 254 km long 17th stsge between Cuneo and Pinerolo. The program included five major mountain passes: Maddalena, Vars, Izoard, Montgenèvre, and… Read More »10 June 1949 Fausto Coppi’s legendary solo stage victory at Giro d’Italia