|
Passo Del Turchino
The Passo del Turchino is a mountain pass located between the cities of Masone and Mele in the Italian region Liguria. It is known for its annual appearance in the classic one-day cycling race Milan–San Remo, and occasionally in other races. While in the early days of Milan–San Remo the Turchino contributed to deciding the winner of the race, it is now not considered selective enough to break up a racing peloton. History On 19 May 1944, fifty-nine civilians were murdered by Germans in a mass execution nearby. The episode is known as ''Strage del Turchino'' (Turchino massacre). This massacre was perpetrated as a retaliation following an attack from the Italian resistance when 5 German soldiers died. Details of the climb The climb can be accessed by three roads, with the approach from Mele the most common. Though the climb from this road features some gradients topping 10%, these stretches are very brief and the average gradient is only 4%. The total distance of the cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liguria
Liguria (; lij, Ligûria ; french: Ligurie) is a Regions of Italy, region of north-western Italy; its Capital city, capital is Genoa. Its territory is crossed by the Alps and the Apennine Mountains, Apennines Mountain chain, mountain range and is roughly coextensive with the former territory of the Republic of Genoa. Liguria is bordered by France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) to the west, Piedmont to the north, and Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany to the east. It rests on the Ligurian Sea, and has a population of 1,557,533. The region is part of the Alps–Mediterranean Euroregion. Etymology The name ''Liguria'' predates Latin and is of obscure origin. The Latin adjectives (as in ) and ''Liguscus'' reveal the original root of the name, ''ligusc-'': in the Latin name -sc- was shortened to -s-, and later turned into the -r- of , according to rhotacism (sound change), rhotacism. Compare grc, λίγυς, translit=Lígus, translation=a Ligurian, a person from Liguria whence . The name de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luigi Ganna
Luigi Ganna (1 December 1883 – 2 October 1957) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. He was the overall winner of the first Giro d'Italia, held in 1909, as well as the first Italian winner of the classic Milan–San Remo earlier that year. Further highlights in his career were his fifth place in the 1908 Tour de France and several podium places in Italian classic races. In 1908 he set a new Italian hour record, which he held for six years. He was born in Induno Olona, near Varese, in Lombardy. Before becoming a professional cyclist, he worked as a bricklayer, commuting up to 100 km to work by bike. Major results ;1905 :3rd Giro di Lombardia ;1906 :3rd Giro di Lombardia :3rd Giro del Piemonte ;1907 :2nd Overall Giro della Sicilia ::1st 2 Stages :3rd Giro di Lombardia :4th Milan–San Remo ;1908 :2nd Milan–San Remo :2nd Giro di Lombardia :3rd Roma–Napoli–Roma :5th Tour de France ;1909 :1st Overall Giro d'Italia :: 1st Stages 4, 5 & 7 :1st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1927 Milan–San Remo
The 1927 Milan–San Remo was the 20th edition of the Milan–San Remo. The winner was Pietro Chesi (Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re ...). External links Milan–San Remo Milan-San Remo, 2009 Milan-San Remo Milan-San Remo {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 Milan–San Remo
The 1926 Milan–San Remo was the 19th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 21 March 1926. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Costante Girardengo. General classification References 1926 Events January * January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece. * January 8 **Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz. ** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ... 1926 in road cycling 1926 in Italian sport March 1926 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1925 Milan–San Remo
The 1925 Milan–San Remo was the 18th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 29 March 1925. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Costante Girardengo. General classification References 1925 Events January * January 1 ** The Syrian Federation is officially dissolved, the State of Aleppo and the State of Damascus having been replaced by the State of Syria. * January 3 – Benito Mussolini makes a pivotal speech in the Italia ... 1925 in road cycling 1925 in Italian sport March 1925 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 Milan–San Remo
The 1921 Milan–San Remo was the 14th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 3 April 1921. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Costante Girardengo Costante Girardengo (; 18 March 1893 – 9 February 1978) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, considered by many to be one of the finest riders in the history of the sport. He was the first rider to be declared a "Campionissimo" or " .... General classification References 1921 1921 in road cycling 1921 in Italian sport April 1921 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1920 Milan–San Remo
The 1920 Milan–San Remo was the 13th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 25 March 1920. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Gaetano Belloni Gaetano Belloni (26 August 1892 – 9 January 1980) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlights of his career were his overall win in the 1920 Giro d'Italia, the two victories in Milan–San Remo (1917 and 1920), and the three .... General classification References 1920 1920 in road cycling 1920 in Italian sport March 1920 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelo Gremo
Angelo Gremo (3 December 1887 – 4 September 1940) was an Italian cyclist. Palmares Source: ;1911 : 1st Coppa Val di Taro ;1912 : 1st National Road Race Championships : 2nd Overall Giro d'Italia ;1913 : 1st Giro della Romagna : 1st Grand Prix de Turin ;1914 : 1st Stage 1 Giro d'Italia : 2nd Gran Piemonte : 5th Giro dell'Emilia : 10th Il Lombardia ;1915 : 3rd Milan–San Remo ;1917 : 1st Milan-La Spezia : 1st Giro dell'Emilia : 3rd Milan–San Remo : 7th Il Lombardia ;1919 : 1st Milan–San Remo : 2nd National Road Race Championships : 3rd Gran Piemonte : 6th Overall Giro d'Italia : 9th Giro dell'Emilia ;1920 : 2nd Overall Giro d'Italia ::1st Stage 8 : 9th Gran Piemonte ;1921 : 1st Giro di Campania : 1st Giro della Provincia Milano (with Gaetano Belloni) ::1st Stage 1 (with Gaetano Belloni) : 4th Gran Piemonte : 5th Overall Giro d'Italia ;1922 : 1st Giro del Piemonte : 6th Il Lombardia ;1923 : 3rd Gran Piemonte : 8th Milan–San Remo : 10th Overall Giro d'Italia ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1919 Milan–San Remo
The 1919 Milan–San Remo was the 12th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 6 April 1919. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Angelo Gremo. General classification References 1919 Events January * January 1 ** The Czechoslovak Legions occupy much of the self-proclaimed "free city" of Pressburg (now Bratislava), enforcing its incorporation into the new republic of Czechoslovakia. ** HMY ''Iolaire'' sinks off the c ... 1919 in road cycling 1919 in Italian sport April 1919 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Costante Girardengo
Costante Girardengo (; 18 March 1893 – 9 February 1978) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, considered by many to be one of the finest riders in the history of the sport. He was the first rider to be declared a "Campionissimo" or "champion of champions" by the Italian media and fans. At the height of his career, in the 1920s, he was said to be more popular than Mussolini and it was decreed that all express trains should stop in his home town Novi Ligure, an honour only normally awarded to heads of state."A Century of Cycling" Page 48 (Gives info on Express trains and "Novi Runt"). His career achievements include two wins in the Giro d'Italia, six wins in Milan–San Remo, three wins in the Giro di Lombardia; he was also Italian road race champion on nine occasions. His professional career was extensive, lasting from 1912 to 1936 and was interrupted by World War I which robbed Girardengo of some of his best years. He was ranked number one in the World in 1919, 1922, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 Milan–San Remo
The 1918 Milan–San Remo was the 11th edition of the Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 14 April 1918. The race started in Milan and finished in San Remo. The race was won by Costante Girardengo Costante Girardengo (; 18 March 1893 – 9 February 1978) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, considered by many to be one of the finest riders in the history of the sport. He was the first rider to be declared a "Campionissimo" or " .... General classification References 1918 1918 in road cycling 1918 in Italian sport April 1918 sports events {{Milan–San Remo-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaetano Belloni
Gaetano Belloni (26 August 1892 – 9 January 1980) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlights of his career were his overall win in the 1920 Giro d'Italia, the two victories in Milan–San Remo (1917 and 1920), and the three victories in the Giro di Lombardia (1915, 1918 and 1928). Belloni was born at Pizzighettone, near Cremona, and made his debut in the road cycling world in the wake of his elder brother Amleto. As an amateur, in 1914 he won the "Small" Giro di Lombardia and the Coppa del Re, as well as the Italian championship. Having avoided to be called to the front, Belloni won surprisingly, the overall Giro di Lombardia in 1915 (a feat he repeated in 1918 and 1928) and the Milan–San Remo of 1917. In 1920 he obtained his greatest victory, the Giro d'Italia. In the 1920s Belloni constantly rivalled with his friend Costante Girardengo, being almost always defeated and gaining for this reason the nickname of "Eterno secondo" ("Eternal second"). He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
