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Corsa Rosa: A history of the Giro d´Italia
Brendan Gallagher
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Description for Corsa Rosa: A history of the Giro d´Italia
Paperback. A vibrant history of the Giro d'Italia in its 100th edition. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 16 page colour section. BIC Classification: 1DST; WSBX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. Weight in Grams: 514.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472918802
SKU
V9781472918802
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher is a sports journalist and writer on cycling and rugby. He has written numerous books, including In Pursuit of Glory with Bradley Wiggins. He lives in Sussex. @gallagherbren
Reviews for Corsa Rosa: A history of the Giro d´Italia
This is a super book. Filled with facts, figures and lots of wonderful stories and anecdotes. It has been exceptionally well written by an experienced journalist. It should be on every bike racing fan's must read list.
FreeWheelingFrance.com
Corsa Rosa is an impressive book; well-researched and comprehensive ... Brendan Gallagher has done himself and the Giro proud.
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FreeWheelingFrance.com
Corsa Rosa is an impressive book; well-researched and comprehensive ... Brendan Gallagher has done himself and the Giro proud.
... Read more