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Louison Bobet’s Giro di Lombardia Victory (1951)

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Louison Bobet and Fausto Coppi Giro di Lombardia 1951

Although Louison Bobet is remembered mostly by his three consecutive Tour de France victories (1953, 1954, 1955), he also had some success in the world of one day races. Actually, Louison Bobet won four of the five monuments, he missed only the triumph at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Nevertheless, he attended La Doyenne three times, his best result … Read more

Cycling Who’s Who: Giovanni Brunero

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Peloton&Tales Cycling Who's Who: Giovanni Brunero

Giovanni Brunero was born on the 4 October 1895 in San Maurizio Canavese, Italy. Brunero was the first rider to win the Giro d’Italia 3 times (1921, 1922, 1926), which was a remarkable result during the era of Costante Girardengo and  Alfredo Binda. On the other hand, Brunero’s triumphs seemed to be not entirely undisputable. … Read more

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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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18 April 1969 – Guido Reybrouck’s victory at Amstel Gold Race

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The 4th edition of Amstel Gold Race stretched 259 km, started in Helmond, finished in Meerssen. Hail and snow made the competition difficult, 132 riders started the race, but only 36 finished it. This was Reybrouck’s only one victory at Amstel Gold Race.  Jon Huysmans finished 2nd, Eddy Merckx 3rd.

18 April 1982 Jan Raas won Paris-Roubaix

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The weather on the day of the 80th Paris-Roubaix was dry. The road from Compiegne to Roubaix was 270,5 km long. 174 riders  were at the start,  57 of them were able to the route. With 20 km to go, a 9-man group led the race, including Jan Raas, Ludo Peeters, Bernard Hinault and Roger … Read more

Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Sylvère Maes

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Sylvère Maes Tour de France 1936

Two-time Tour de France winner Slyvère Maes was born on the 27th August 1909 in Zevekote, Belgium.

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26 February 1981 – Jan Raas won Omloop Het Volk

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Jan Raas Omloop Het Volk, 1981 Peloton&Tales cycling history vintage cycling

Jan Raas won Omloop Het Volk (predecessor of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad) He was the best from a four-man breakaway group on a cold and wet race. Rass was only the third non-Belgian rider, who won the Omloop since 1945. Top5 of the race 1 Jan Raas (TI-Raleigh-Creda) 5hr 45min 2 Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (Peugeot-Esso-Michelin) s.t. 3 … Read more

Damaged by its own popularity (Tour de France 1904)

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The winner of the first Tour de France Maurice Garin and other riders at Tour de France 1903

The first edition of the Tour de France in 1903 was a big success. Not only for the L’Auto, which was able to increase its sell numbers but for all the cycling fans in France. But the growing popularity of the event caused some unexpected issues right at the second edition of the race in … Read more