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Francois Faber was a Luxemburgian cyclist racing as professional between 1906 and 1914. His nickname was “Le Géant de Colombes” [The Giant of Colombes] due to his height (1.86 m /6.1 ft) and the Parisian suburb where he came from. Although he was born and raised in France, officially, he was the first non-French winner of the Tour de France. Read More »Francois Faber’s Best (and Worst) Tour de France
It was Fabian Cancellara’s third victory. He defeated two Etixx-QuickStep riders on the narrow streets of Siena.Read More »Rewatching the Classics: Strade Bianche 2016
Milano-Torino is one of the oldest cycling races in the world. The first edition was organized in 1876. Race organizers redesigned the route some years ago, now, the riders have to climb the Superga ascent twice at the end of the route (but on a slightly different course). Read More »Thrilling One Day Races You Might Have Missed in 2019 : Milano-Torino
Inaugured originally under the name Gran Prix de Fay-le-France in 1968, Le Samyn is one of the most overlooked races in the early spring calendar. Read More »Thrilling One day races You Might Have Missed in 2019 – Le Samyn
The Brabantse Pijl ( La Flèche Brabançonne) is traditionally held on Wednesday between Paris-Roubaix and Amstel Gold Race. A transitional race, a meeting point for the specialists of the cobbles and the Ardennes. The program of the 2019 edition was 196,2 km long, filled with no less, than 31 hills.Read More »Thrilling One day Races You Might missed in 2019 – Brabantse Pijl
Tour de France 1953 Louison Bobet’s Giro di Lombardia Victory (1951) Tour de France 1951
