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by
E. Robert Brooks (Author)
In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure.
The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment – especially with the Giro d’Italia competitions. Against the backdrop of these gatherings of competitors, sponsors, news crews and spectators – behind the scenes – the races fomented a confluence of political, corporate, regional and criminal agendas – most notably during the 1953 Giro of Pages: 102Dimensions: 0.21 x 8 x 5 INPublication Date: February 14, 2021
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