Tour De France winner 1992 Miguel Indurain (Esp) road the greatest time trial ever during the Tour in Luxembourg. 65km in 1h29m31sec . Abosolutely incredible!
Sad to hear of the passing of the master frame builder and the name to De Rosa bicycles. Ugo De Rosa Born 27 January 1934 - died 26 March 2023. R. I. P
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On this day 14th February 2004, the cycling world lost their greatest climber, millions lost an Idol. The great Marco Pantani "Il Pirata" R. I. P
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Marco Pantani's record on Alp du Huez.
1. 1995: 36:40 Marco Pantani 22.58 km/h. Can the new generation topple the greatest climber of all time.
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We all love this sport of cycling and we all have our own heroes, the rider that made us to take up this beautiful sport. My hero Laurent Fignon born on this day August 12.
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. R. I. P
What a sad day in the World of Cycling, saying good bye to one of Spain's greatest cyclist ever. Federico Bahamontes " The Eagle of Toledo" thank you and may you rest in peace.
From 1999 to 2005 Lance Armstrong (USA) won the Tour de France 7 consecutive times. Only to be stripped of all his titles in 2012. It is still a huge debate, was it a fair decision. His followers still regard him as an Tour champion.
On this day, the 14th of February 2004, the world lost it's greatest climber, an hero to millions. A super talent with a troubled soul. R. I. P "Il Pirata"
Laurent Fignon " Le Professor" winner Tour de France 1983, 1984, best young rider 1983. Giro d'italia 1989, Giro mountain classification 1984, National road championship 1984, Milan San Remo 1988 & 1989, La Fleche Wallonne 1986, Criterium International 1982 & 1990.
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Marco Pantani "Il Pirata" winner Tour de France 1998, Giro d'italia 1998, Vuelta a Murcia 1999, Bronze 1995 World road race championship, best young rider Tour de France 1994 & 1995, King of the Mountains Giro 1998.
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On this day 14th February 2004, the cycling world lost their greatest climber, millions lost an Idol. The great Marco Pantani "Il Pirata" R. I. P
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Gino Bartali winner Tour 1938 & 48 - Giro 1936; 37 & 46 - Tour of Basque country 1935 - Tour de Suisse 1946 & 47 - Tour de Romandie 1949 - National road champ 1935; 37; 40 & 52 - Giro d Lombardia 1936; 39 & 40 - Milan San Remo 1939; 40: 47 & 50.
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Davide Rebellin, the longest serving pro in history of the sport of cycling dies tragically after being struck by a truck. Condolences to his family and friends. R. I. P Davide.
Peter Sagan the first Slovakian rider to have won the World road race championship in 2015, he followed it up with consecutive wins in 2016 & 2017. Making him the only rider in history to win three consecutive times.
Continue Eddy Merckx winner World hour record 1972, Track European Championships Madison 1970, 1977, Omnium 1975, National Championships Madison 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1975, 1976.
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Marco Pantani "Il Pirata" winner Tour de France 1998, Giro d'italia 1998, Vuelta a Murcia 1999, Bronze 1995 World road race championship, best young rider Tour de France 1994 & 1995, King of the Mountains Giro 1998.
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The late great Marco Pantani (Ita) "Il Pirata" won the 1998 Giro d'Italia. He also went on to win the Tour de France in 1998. R. I. P
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Federico Bahamontes " The Eagle of Toledo" of Spain winner Tour de France 1959. Has won the Tour mountains jersey 1954; 58; 59; 62; 63 & 64 an incredible 6 times. Bahamontes is still the oldest surviving Tour winner at 94
Remember this rider? Victor Hugo Pena (Col) first Columbian rider to wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France after winning the TTT with the US Postal team in 2003.
The beauty of rim brakes compared to discs is the reason I will never switch to discs. No argument over stopping power or new technology can top the the look of rim brakes. Look at these classic Modolo brakes, absolutely stunning.
Gino Bartali winner Tour 1938 & 48 - Giro 1936; 37 & 46 - Tour of Basque country 1935 - Tour de Suisse 1946 & 47 - Tour de Romandie 1949 - National road champ 1935; 37; 40 & 52 - Giro d Lombardia 1936; 39 & 40 - Milan San Remo 1939; 40: 47 & 50.
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Miguel Indurain winner Tour de France 1991; 92; 93; 94 & 95 - Giro D Italia 1992 & 1993 - Volta a Catalunya 1988; 91 & 92 - Paris Nice 1989 & 1990 - Criterium du Dauphine 1995 & 96 - Criterium International 1991 - Grand Prix Midi Libre 1995.
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On this day we remember the greatest climber in cycling history Marco Pantani of Italy, who tragically passed away on 14 Feb 2004, age 34 in Remini Italy. R. I. P "Il Pirata".