Giro DItalia

The Giro d’Italia is more than a bike race — it’s a sweeping, emotional saga that mirrors the drama, beauty and contradictions of Italy itself.
Often considered superior even to the Tour de France by its most devoted fans, the Giro is a story of heroism and suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition challenged by modernity, all set against a backdrop of mountains, villages and landscapes that feel almost timeless.

This book brings the Giro’s legendary characters and mythical moments to life in rich, vibrant prose. From career‑defining exploits on brutal climbs to the rivalries that shaped entire eras, it captures the passion, chaos and poetry that make the race unlike any other.

A celebration of cycling’s most romantic Grand Tour, this is essential reading for anyone who loves the sport, its history and its unforgettable cast of heroes and rebels.