The Passo dello Stelvio (“Stelvio Pass”) is one of the toughest and most famous sections of road in Europe. The Stelvio Pass is a ruthless climb located in the Italian Dolomites, renowned for its relentless gradients, endless switchbacks, and stunning scenery. The Dolomites are one of the most spectacular regions of the Alps, split between … Read more
On a multi-day, mountainous, and 200+ kilometer-per-day race such as Tour de France, riders push their bodies to the absolute limit. Even years of experience and a lifetime of training may not be enough to stop riders from falling behind. You’d imagine that being in the group of riders right at the back of such … Read more
Marco Pantani is revered by cyclists as arguably the greatest climber in the sport’s history. However, the story of this legend’s spectacular climb to greatness is mired in controversy, and ends tragically surrounded by doping allegations, depression, and addiction. Who was Marco Pantani? Why is he known as the greatest climber in history? What happened … Read more
As the peloton races around the Italian countryside, you’ll notice the riders’ Giro d’Italia jerseys are just as colorful as the beautiful scenery. Just like the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia has its own set of colored jerseys for different classifications, with riders competing fiercely to win different each one. And the colored jerseys … Read more
