Oral histories on the Torelli site
http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/
List of entries: Ferdy Kubler, winner of the 1950 Tour de France, writes us a note about the race Fiorenzo Magni won Flanders and the Giro each 3 times. Also, he famously walked out of the 1950 Tour while wearing Yellow. Now 80, Signor Magni graciously gave us a revealing interview.
Celestino Vercelli rode for some of the most imporant teams of the 1960's and 1970s; Sanson, SCIC and Brooklyn. He completed 5 Giri d'Italia and 2 Tours de France. He discusses his career as an in- demand domestique in detail.
Franco Bitossi won 147 pro races including the 1968 Tour de France points, 3-times Giro d'Italia King of the Mountains and the Giro Sprinter's competition. One of the most complete riders to have ever turned a pedal.
Felice Gimondi talks at length to Valeria Paoletti about his 1965 Tour win and the Barcelona Worlds
Pietro Piazzalunga was the "Merckx of Wrenches" (I'm sure he would prefer we said the Gimondi of mechanics). We talked to the man who was mechanic to many of the most important teams and riders from the 1960's to the 1990's.
Bill Kund was one of the first Americans to try his hand racing as a pro in Europe. It was tough!
Cino Cinelli and David Herlihy spent an afternoon in Tuscany in the Fall of 1986 talking about Cinelli's racing career and his famous bicycle company.
Andy Hampsten on the 1986 Tour de France. This Tour was tense with the rivalry between teammates Hinault and Lemond.
Gianni Bugno talks to Valeria Paoletti about his career
Frankie Andreu explains the 1992 Tour de France
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)