Long Reads

The first mountain stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia finishes on top of a mountain with a strange name. Chris Sidwells takes a look at its history

Jacques Anquetil could turn a hopeless situation into a miraculous win. His unprecedented runs of victories in big races was proof of that. None of his exploits, however, compared to what he achieved in 1965.

Ercole Baldini was the brightest star of his generation you probably never heard of. He was brilliant at his peak 60 years ago this year, but he shone all too briefly.