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Vintage cycling image of the day: Louison Bobet on Mont Ventoux

18 February 202314 February 2023 by PelotonTales

Frech multipe Tour de France winner Louison Bobet is riding solo on the mighty ascent Mont Ventoux at the Tour de Frwnce 1955. His wife Christiane is running alongside the road showing support for his husband.

Mont Ventoux was introduced to Tour de France in 1951 (one year earlier than Alpe d’Huez and Puy de Dôme). At the first 3 occasions (1951, 1954 and 1955) the peloton crossed the top during mid-race, the first summit finish was organized only in 1958. The 11th stage of Tour de France 1955 started in … Read more

Rewatching the Classics: Strade Bianche 2016

18 July 20206 March 2020 by PelotonTales

It was Fabian Cancellara’s third victory. He defeated two Etixx-QuickStep riders on the narrow streets of Siena.

Thrilling One Day Races You Might Have Missed in 2019 : Milano-Torino

18 July 202018 February 2020 by PelotonTales

Thrilling One Day Races 2019 - MIlano-Torino

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).