Monuments in the snow

Bernard Hinault’s epic solo ride in the snow (Liège-Bastogne-Liège 1980)

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French cycling legend Bernard Hinault riding in the snow at Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 1980.

On the afternoon of the 20th April 1980, while a little girl, called Anita Pethő ( the author of PelotonTales blog) was born in a small town in North-West Hungary, on the other part of Europe, in Belgium, Bernard Hinault delivered one of the most iconic victories in the history of the Monuments. Snow can … Read more

Only four riders finished the thoughest Milano-Sanremo edition

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Newspaper illutration for Milano-Sanremo 1910. Riders coming out of the Turchino Pass in the snow.

Heavy snowfall often determinates the outcome of a road cycling race during early springtime. But even among the stories about the heroic efforts of struggling through the otherwise beautiful white obstacle the 4th edition of Milano-Sanremo (held on 4th April 1910) has its own legendary place. This was the race that only four riders finished. … Read more