Marco Pantani was supposedly the best climber in the world. Italy still worships their hero, even twelve years after his death. We visit his hometown Cesenatico where Petter Walter regularly spent his summer holidays.
Fabio died at the 19th stage of the Tour de France 1995. A cycle path is dedicated to him. Fausto Coppi who won the Tour in 1952 with a gap of 28 minutes and a picture of him decorates our living room at home, has also been given a cycle path with his name.
The Giro goes tomorrow on the 6th stage. But not all of Italy seems to be cheering on this big tour. In none of the bars is the TV with the road cyclists running. The Italians ride themselves and have their local events, such as the Novi Colli at Cesena on May 22, 2022. The famous Tour de France is different. We do not care. We follow the riders on the Internet. The convoy is currently in Sicily where Vincenco Nibali, the shark of Messina, is celebrated. Yesterday Lennard Kämna won the stage on Etna.