Fausto Coppi filming Louison Bobet (Tour de France 1953)

The tourist Fausto Coppi filming Louison Bobrt on the Col d'Izoard at the Tour de France 1953

Defending champion Fausto Coppi didn’t attend the Tour de France in 1953. He was  rather preparing for the World Championships. However, he trained in the Alps during July. So, he visited the Tour de France as a tourist. During the 1950s, there was a unique  4-man group in the peloton, later called the “G4” by … Read more