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Fixed gear bikes, dirt roads, long stages. Tough men.
Top to bottom:
1909 - Arrival at the Arena di Milano of the final stage
1910 - Ernesto Azzini wins in a sprint in the first stage, Milano-Udine
1911 - Ezio Corlaita in the lead on the Sestriere climb
1912 - "Gruppo compatto"
1910 - Ernesto Azzini wins in a sprint in the first stage, Milano-Udine
1911 - Ezio Corlaita in the lead on the Sestriere climb
1912 - "Gruppo compatto"
1922 - a rider finds the road partially blocked
1923 - Girardengo wins the last stage in a sprint, Mantova-Milano.
1925 - Girardengo beats Binda in a sprint on the second stage, Torino-Arenzano
1923 - Girardengo wins the last stage in a sprint, Mantova-Milano.
1925 - Girardengo beats Binda in a sprint on the second stage, Torino-Arenzano
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Beautiful imagery! The rider avoiding the pile of rocks is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!