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Fausto Coppi and the Tour de France

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Famous picture of Fausto Coppi with sun glasses celebrating his Tour de France victory in 1949

It might sound unbelievable, but Fausto Coppi, the third Campionissio of the Italian cycling, one of the greatest legends of the sport rode Tour de France only 3 times. From our rather nostalgic point of view it appears as a longer period. But no. It happened only three times between 1949 and 1952. So big … Read more

Tadej Pogacar will ride Giro d’Italia in 2024

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The wait is over, according a short video clip posted on the social media by the official accout if the Giro d’Italia, Tadej Pogacar will have his debut at Giro d’Italia next year.It might have been an indication that his plans for next March look very Italian, including Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Mialmo-Sanremo. (But he … Read more

Tour de France’s most visited places

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Cyclists at the first stage of the Tour de France 1905

Cities and towns with most stage starts or finishes. Paris  146 During the early years, Tour de France started from Paris. The first time when the race started outside the capital of France happened in 1926. 2024 will be a historical year for Tour de France. This will be the very first time in its … Read more

Oropa at Giro d’Italia

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Dutch cyclist Tom Dumoulin celebrating his stage victory in Oropa at Giro d'Italia 2017

Oropa (or the  sanctruary of Oropa), located in Piedmont, was included in the program of Giro d’Italia six times. First time in 1963, when Vico Taccone was the first at the top of the ascent to the sanctuary. Last time it appeared in the program in 2017, when with his stage victory, Tom Dumoulin extended … Read more