Have you ever heard of Luigi Ganna? I hadn’t. He was the first ever winner of The Giro back in 1909. More importantly, of course, was the Irish 1987 winner, Stephen Roche.

The Maglia Rosa, the pink jersey worn by the leader, is the name of a new book looking at the history of this famous race, from Herbie Sykes. It’s packed with stories, pictures and facts that will no doubt get you hankering for some uphill racing yourself. Check it and the fantastic cycle racing reportage magazine Rouleur, here.

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