The Story of the Giro d'Italia

"The Story of the Giro d'Italia" offers an in-depth exploration of the beloved Italian bicycle race, revealing its fascinating history in English for the first time. Volume One traces the Giro's inception from a desperate promotional effort by a struggling newspaper to Eddy Merckx's triumphant 1970 win. Volume Two continues the narrative, detailing the evolution of the Giro into a prominent international event and highlighting memorable rivalries and controversies, including the tales of Francesco Moser, Marco Pantani, and Alberto Contador.