Giro d'Italia

History

The Giro was inspired by the Tour de France and, just as the French race was intended to boost circulation of L'Auto, so Emilio Camillo Costamagna, the editor of La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, aimed to increase his circulation. The first Giro d'Italia started on May 13, 1909 at Milan with eight stages totalling 2448 kilometres. Luigi Ganna was the first winner.

Related Topics:
Tour de France - L'Auto - La Gazzetta dello Sport - Newspaper - May 13 - 1909 - Milan - Luigi Ganna

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Along with the Tour de France and the World Cycling Championship, the Giro d'Italia makes up the Triple Crown of Cycling. Along with the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España it is one of the three Grand Tours.

Related Topics:
World Cycling Championship - Triple Crown of Cycling - Vuelta a España - Grand Tours

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