Corsa rosa : a history of the Giro d'Italia
Gallagher, Brendan2017
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The Giro d'Italia is the cooler, tougher brother of the Tour de France. First staged in 1909, and only pausing for two World Wars, its hundredth edition takes place in 2017. Inspired by L'Auto's improved circulation figures after establishing France's Grand Tour, the Gazzetta dello Sport saw an opportunity to outdo its rival paper, the Corriere della Sera, by organising its own race. From its first years the Giro pushed riders to their limits with brutal climbs, treacherous road conditions, appalling weather and epic distances. Time has changed the Giro to a degree, but it remains as ferociously testing - and as beloved of cycling's romantics - as ever.
Main title:
Corsa rosa : a history of the Giro d'Italia / Brendan Gallagher.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury Sport, 2017.
Collation:
viii, 296 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472918802
Dewey class:
796.62
Language:
English
BRN:
305219
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Leisure | 796.62 GAL | Available |