Gigi Romano
The Giro d’Italia is far more than a bicycle race. It is a living, breathing journey through Italy’s mountains, coasts, cities, and soul. From its pink-papered birth at La Gazzetta dello Sport in 1909 to the global spectacle it has become today, the Giro has shaped-and been shaped by-the dreams of generations. In Giro d’Italia: A Race for the Soul of Italy, readers are taken on a thrilling ride through brutal mountain battles, rain-soaked descents, dusty gravel roads, wartime interruptions, and moments of pure, electrifying glory.Blending vivid storytelling with deep historical research, this book captures the lives of legendary figures like Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Marco Pantani, and Egan Bernal, while celebrating the tifosi, the iconic climbs, and the cultural heartbeat of a race that reveals the many faces of Italy. It explores the controversies, triumphs, and future of the Giro with honesty, passion, and a poet’s touch.Whether you are a lifelong cycling enthusiast or simply a lover of great human stories, this is the definitive tale of how a simple race became a nation’s soul on wheels-and why its pink dream will never fade.
