Giro d’Italia

Bartali and Coppi together in the Dolomites (Giro d’Italia 1940)

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Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi on the Passo Pordoi at the Giro d'Italia 1940

Vitange cycling  image of the day on PelotonTales: Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi in the Dolomites at Giro d’Italia 1940. Before Giro d’Italia 1940, Gino Bartali was already two-time Giro d’Italia (1936, 1937) and one-time Tour de France (1938) winner. He was the leader of the Legnano team in 1940, but had an ambicious and … Read more

Aldo Moser on the Stelvio (Giro d’Italia 1965)

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Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass) is a 2757 m high pass in the Alps. The ascent was introduced to the Giro d’Italia in 1953. That stage was won by Fausto Coppi

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The cyclist who was paid to skip the Giro d’Italia

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Alfredo Binda was paid to skip the Giro d'Italia in 1930

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.

 

Alfredo Binda was paid to skip the Giro d'Italia in 1930
Alfredo Binda was paid to skip the Giro d’Italia in 1930

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Cycling Who’s Who: Vittorio Adorni

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Vittorio Adorni was born on 14th November 1937 in  San Lazzaro di Parma. His professional career began in 1961. Adorni was rather known as a domestique (he played an important role in Eddy Merckx’s first Giro d’Italia victory in 1968) , but he also managed to win the Giro d’Italia in 1965. He was a … Read more

Iconic Places: Monte Zoncolan

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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.

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Vincenzo Nibali on the Passo Giau

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Vincenzo Nibali riding in pink jersey on the snow day of stage 20 at Giro d'Italia 2013

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 be the same years, when Vincenzo Nibali won the Giro d’Italia (2013, 2016) During the Giro d’Italia in 2013 Passo Giau was part of the legendary 20th stage, the snowy … Read more

Cycling Who’s Who: Learco Guerra

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Learco Guerra was born on the 14 of October 1902 in Bagnolo San Vito, Italy. After a short attempt to be a football player, Guerra turned to road cycling and became professional in 1928.  He was among the top riders of the era both in the peloton of the Grand Tours and the one-day classics. … Read more

Cycling Who’s Who: Giuseppe Enrici

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Giuseppe Enrici was born on the 16 Juni 1894 in Pittsburgh, USA. Although he was born in America, he was an Italian citizen at the time when he won the Giro d’Italia (1924).  He also won two stages that year.  His other results at the Giro: 3rd (1921), 6th (1923) 5th  1926) 13th (1928). He … Read more

Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Gaetano Belloni

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Every generation has its “eternal second” rider. During the post WW1 period in Italy, this was Gaetano Belloni. Belloni was born on the 26th of August in 1892 in Pizzighettone, Italy. Before turning professional, he won several races as amateur, including the Italian Championship. There were significantly more races held during the first World War … Read more