1987 Giro d’Italia

Part of a picture depicting Italian cyclist Roberto Visentini, winner of Giro d'Italia 1986, wearing pink jersey

Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Roberto Visentini

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May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Visentini was a highly touted junior, winning the World Amateur Time Trial Championship in 1975 and the Italian amateur road title in 1976. He turned… Read More »Faces from the Giro d’Italia peloton: Roberto Visentini

Rivalries inside the cycling teams during the 1980s

When teammates become rivals: Roche vs. Visentini and Hinault vs. LeMond

by vintagecyclingstories
May 18, 2025

In the world of grand tours, the line between teammate and rival can blur quickly. Two of the most storied and tense leadership battles (the… Read More »When teammates become rivals: Roche vs. Visentini and Hinault vs. LeMond