How Michel Pollentier became a champion thanks to the fall out of Freddy Maertens
After the 10th stage in the 1977 Giro d'Italia, Michel Pollentier became a leader after a long period of super servant for Freddy Maertens
Girardenga and Binda. the first champions
A few years before the legendary duels between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali, there were 2 other campionissimi: Costante Girardengo and Alfredo Binda
Poussettes and hanging on the pants
Poussettes and hanging on the pants: in the cycling world, these are concepts that everyone is familiar with, but a layman will wonder what the hell is meant by that?
The Michel Pollentier cycling route
In 2016, voor de 65ste verjaardag van Michel Pollentier, werd de fietsroute Michel Pollentier ingehuldigd met start- en aankomst in Keiem bij Diksmuide
Some facts about the Giro d'Italia
De Giro d’Italia werd voor het eerst georganiseerd in 1909 en is de belangrijkste rittenwedstrijd van Italië. In dit artikel krijg je enkele feiten en weetjes
Monte Zoncolan: the toughest climb in Europe?
De beklimming van de Monte Zoncolan is volgens vele renners en wielerliefhebbers de zwaarste col van Europa en zwaarder dan de Mortirolo en de Alto de l’Angliru
The ascent of the Mortirolo in Italy
De Mortirolo in Italië is één van de zwaarste beklimmingen van Europa en is dan ook vaak het decor geweest van een heroische strijd tijdens de Giro d’Italia
The mythical Passo dello Stelvio in Italy
The Passo dello Stelvio with peak at 2758 meters is one of the highest cols in Europe and always provides excitement and sensation in the Giro d'Italia
The history of Pinarello - part 1 (1922 - 80's)
The history of the Italian bicycle brand Pinarello starts with the 100,000 lire that Giovanni Pinarello receives to give up his place in the Giro d'Italia 1952
Freddy Maertens' comeback in the 1981 Tour de France
1981 is the year of the resurrection of Freddy Maertens. He wins 5 stages and the green jersey in the Tour de France 1981 and is becomes World Champion in Prague
