The longest Ronde van Vlaanderen
The first Ronde van Vlaanderen (1913) was the longest edition of the race: it was 324 km long [su_box title=”More Ronde van Vlaanderen related content”][su_posts… Read More »The longest Ronde van Vlaanderen
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Giro d’Italia fun facts: “Cima Coppi” climbs since 1965
Cima Coppi is the highest peak of the Giro d’Italia every year. The special prize was named after Fausto Coppi and was introduced in 1965.
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Iconic Places: Stade Vélodrome du Parc des Princes
The Stade Vélodrome du Parc des Princes was the first successful cycling related enterprise of Henri Desgrange (“the founding father of the Tour de France”)… Read More »Iconic Places: Stade Vélodrome du Parc des Princes
Eating pasta at the Giro d’Italia 1966
Gianni Motta, Vittorio Adorni, Jacques Anquetil and Felice Gimondi are having fun at the Giro d’Italia in 1966. The race was won by Gianni Motta… Read More »Eating pasta at the Giro d’Italia 1966
Cycling Who’s Who: Giovanni Brunero
Giovanni Brunero was born on the 4 October 1895 in San Maurizio Canavese, Italy. Brunero was the first rider to win the Giro d’Italia 3… Read More »Cycling Who’s Who: Giovanni Brunero
Alfredo Binda and his Legnano team mates at the Giro d’Italia 1929
Alfredo Binda was the scond Campionissimo in the history of Italian road cycling. He was the first rider to win 4 Giro d’Italia titles (1925,… Read More »Alfredo Binda and his Legnano team mates at the Giro d’Italia 1929
Peloton&Tales Latest Update 09/05/21
GIRO D’ITALIA STAGE 2 LATEST RESULTS ICONIC GIRO D’ITALIA IMAGES FAVOURITE GIRO STORIES MAKE SURE WE’LL MEET AGAIN FOLLOW PELOTON&TALES ON TWITTER CYCLING WHO’S WHO… Read More »Peloton&Tales Latest Update 09/05/21
The cyclist who was paid to skip the Giro d’Italia
Alfredo Binda ( 1902-1986), the second “Campionissimo”of the Italian cycling dominated at the Giro d’Italia in the second half of the 1920s. In 1929 he managed to win the race for the 4th time (after 1925, 1927 and 1928). This was a new record then.
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The 7 Most Anticipated Climbs of Giro d’Italia 2021
Finally, the Giro d’Italia is here, again, in May, where its place is. As prepraration for one of the most important races of the year,… Read More »The 7 Most Anticipated Climbs of Giro d’Italia 2021