The story of the Giro d'Italia - Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career defining exploits are conveyed in rich, vibrant prose.
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781781257173
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 192 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
Edition: Main
There is a feast of anecdote to enjoy ... a marvellous account ... and a tremendously exciting story. - Tim Parks, Guardian
The Giro and Italy, Italy and the Giro: this book helps to explain how each has helped shape the other ... This book gives an excellent introduction to the history of the Giro and all that it means to Italy and cycling - Road.cc
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