Giusto Cerutti (1903-1993) had at least one bad day at the Tour de France in 1928.
We don't know much about the grumpy cyclist with the broken bicycle. But one thing is sure, he is the unlucky (anti)hero of one of the most searched vintage cycling images on the internet.
According to ProCyclingStats, Cerutti abandoned the race ont he 7th stage. This picture was taken most likely on that day.
The Tour de France in 1928 was won by Nicolas Frantz, who led the race from the first to the last stage.
Although there is little information about the cyclist of this famous vintage image, there are plenty of other posts here on PelotonTales blog telling the story behind the famous photographs. Please scroll down for pick another post from the recommemdation.
Faces from the peloton: Raymond Delisle (1943-2013)
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Faces from the Peloton: Theo Middelkamp (1914-2005)
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Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine (1888-1943)
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Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
In 1954, Louison Bobet entered the Tour de France as the reigning champion, carrying with him not only the weight of his title but also the hopes of an entire nation. The French public was eager to witness the rise of a new era in cycling, one marked by the dominance of a great French… Read More »Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
Antonin Magne on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1931)
The Col d’Aubisque is a true veteran among the iconic ascents of the Pyrenees, steeped in cycling history and tradition. This legendary climb has been a fixture in the Tour de France since 1910, when the race ventured into the high mountains for the very first time.
The start of Tour de France 1932
Although Tour de France started outside Paris for the first time in 1926, race organizers used the good old concept to start the event in Paris even during the subsequent years. Only after World War II became a custom to start Tour de France elsewhere in France. And in 1954 the race witnessed its first… Read More »The start of Tour de France 1932
- If Mark Cavendish would succeed next year, he would break this record either. He celebrated his first stage victory in 2008. [↩]