It's been 48 years since Coppi passed away on January 2, 1960. Several articles here have reported that special activities for the 50th anniversary have started to be planned.
You can see a photo of Fausto's daughter (Marina) and son (Faustino, on the
right) taken 2 January of this year:
http://www.gazzetta.it/
Angel Garcia Verona, IT
-------------------------- Hello All,
I'm planning the 2nd annual Fausto Coppi Memorial Ride and dinner for Saturday Jan. 19. We'll meet at Woodside school, 9:30 with a 10:00 departure. We'll do a variation on our traditional route. Expect a lesiure to moderate pace, some hills about 20-30 miles. Bianchis and bikes from the 40s to the 60s will be the focus, why not a Bianchi jersey too? Last year we had a huge turn out, hopefully this ride will have equal or better attendence. Bring any bike regardless of make or vintage, all are welcome.
Afterward, I'll make arrangements for an 3:30pm early dinner at Buca di Beppo, 643 Emerson St. in Palo Alto. Feel free to bring any Coppi/Bianchi items that you'd like to share. Please let me know if you're attending the ride and if you're attending the dinner. Rain or threat of rain may cancel.
Regards,
Dave Martinez