IN FOCUS: STORIES FROM THE HISTORY OF MONUMENTS
Only four cyclists finished the toughest Milano-Sanremo (1910)
Heavy snowfall often determinates the outcome of a road cycling race during early springtime. But even among the stories about the heroic efforts of struggling through the otherwise...Continue reading→
Roger De Vlaeminck’s fifth Monument
Belgian one-day specialist Roger De Vlaeminck became the third cyclist in road cycling history to win all five Monuments at least once during his career. By the start...Continue reading→
ALL TIME FAVOURITES
Smoking cyclists (Tour de France 1927)
The golden age of sharing valuable content on social media (mostly during the mid 2010s) on such topics like road cycling history, turned many forgotten cyclists to internet...Continue reading→
The toughest Tour de France stage ever (Tour de France 1926)
The 10th stage of Tour de France 1926 is often dubbed as the toughest stage ever in the history of the race. The 326 km long route between...Continue reading→
FACES FROM THE PELOTON
Faces from the peloton: Franco Balmamion
Franco Balmamion stands as one of the most remarkable yet understated figures in the history of Italian cycling. Known for his quiet demeanor and steely determination, Balmamion carved...Continue reading→
Faces from the peloton: Victor Fontan
A cyclist running while carrying his bike on his shoulder. Surely, you’ve seen this vintage cycling image several times. Now it’s time to learn a bit more about...Continue reading→
RECORDS AND OTHER INCREDIBLE STATISTICS
Eight stage victories during a single Tour de France edition
Only three riders in the history of the Tour de France have managed the incredible feat of winning eight stages in a single edition. Among them is the...Continue reading→