Gino Bartali is best known as an Italian cycling legend: the man who not only won the Tour de France twice, but also holds the record for the longest time span between victories. During the ten years that separated his hard-won triumphs, his actions, both on and off the racecourse, ensured him a permanent place in Italian hearts and minds.
Chapter 4. “Italy’s Number One Sportsman”
Chapter 5. Storm at the Summit
Chapter 6. From the Stars to the Stables
Chapter 7. An Impossible Choice
Chapter 8. The Counterfeiters’ Ring