Gino Bartali
The rider
who looked more like a prize fighter. He was Fausto Coppi's constant and vigilant rival.
In addition, after his retirement, he established a company to sell
fine racing bikes. The rumours said the frames were executed to Bartali's design by Angelo
Picchio. As is so often the case with great sports names attempting to capitalize on
their good names, the company was not successful in the long term.
Sadly, Gino passed away in the year 2000.
Updated
3/3/2001
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