Iconic Places: Monte Zoncolan
Although Monte Zoncolan is one of the most epic places of the Giro d’Italia, young cyclingfans might be surprised, that it was introduced to the race only in 2003.Read More »Iconic Places: Monte Zoncolan
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Damaged by its own popularity (Tour de France 1904)
The first edition of the Tour de France in 1903 was a big success. Not only for the L’Auto, which was able to increase its… Read More »Damaged by its own popularity (Tour de France 1904)
Tour de France 1975
Until the 14th stage, nobody believed it’s possible to stop Eddy Merckx to win his 6th Tour de France title. Then a spectator came on the Puy de Dôme.Read More »Tour de France 1975
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Jan Nolten
Jan Nolten was born on the 20th January 1930 in Sittard-Geelen, Netherland Nolten started his professional cyclist career in 1952. He rode Tour de France… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Jan Nolten
Tour de France 1953
The 47th edition of Tour de France was held between 3rd and 26th July in 1953.Read More »Tour de France 1953
Crash on the Tourmalet (Tour de France 1937)
Col du Tourmalet was included in the program of the 15th stage alongside with its good old companies: Col de Peyresourde, Col d’ Aubisque and… Read More »Crash on the Tourmalet (Tour de France 1937)
Amédée Fournier -Tour de France 1939
Amédée Fournier ‘s only participation in Tour de France was in 1939. He won two stages (1 and 5) and wore the yellow jersey for… Read More »Amédée Fournier -Tour de France 1939
Josephine Baker visits Tour de France (1936)
The famous French dancer visited the peloton in 1936. This wasn’t the only occasion, she already made an appearance in 1933 on the first stage… Read More »Josephine Baker visits Tour de France (1936)
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Roger Lapébie
Roger Lapebie was born on the 16th of January 1911 in Bayonne (France). He made his Tour de France debut with a stage win (Stage… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Roger Lapébie
Vincenzo Nibali on the Passo Giau
Passo Giau was part of the program of Giro d’italia three times during the 2010’s (2012, 2013 and 2016). Two occasions of them happened to… Read More »Vincenzo Nibali on the Passo Giau