This year’s Giro d’Italia is the 108th edition of the great race, so we thought it would be appropriate to take a trip down memory lane.
Thanks to our photography partner Stefano Sirotti, we can share some historic images of the race from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
The first Aussie rider to participate in the Giro was Brisbane-born Garry Clively, who lined up for the 1976 edition. He finished a creditable 44th on GC after being 12th at the halfway mark.
Please enjoy this pictorial trip down memory lane…..
Garry Clively in action in Stage 19 of the 1976 Giro d’ItaliaAustralian Michael Wilson wins Stage 2 of the 1982 Giro d’Italia, the first Aussie to win a Giro stage.Michael Wilson in Stage 20 of the 1984 Giro d’ItaliaStage 10 of the 1964,Giro d’ItaliaStage 10 of the 1964,Giro d’ItaliaStage 10 of the 1964,Giro d’ItaliaStage 11 of the 1966 Giro d’ItaliaStage 16 of the 1968 Giro d’ItaliaEddy Merckx in action on Stage 16 of the 1968 Giro d’ItaliaStage 16 of the 1968 Giro d’ItaliaEddy Merckx in action on Stage 15 of the 1969 Giro d’ItaliaStage 4 of the 1969 Giro d’ItaliaStage 4 of the 1969 Giro d’ItaliaStage 4 of the 1969 Giro d’ItaliaStage 4 of the 1969 Giro d’ItaliaAussie rider Neil Stephens in Stage 1 of the1992 Giro d’ItaliaAussie riders Allan Peiper and Neil Stephens in Stage 12 of the 1992 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 15 of the 1956 Giro d’ItaliaStage 14 of the 1967 Giro d’ItaliaRomeo Venturelli in the 1960 Giro d’ItaliaAussie rider Neil Stephens in Stage 20 of the1986 Giro d’ItaliaMichael Wilson in Stage 21 of the 1986 Giro d’Italia
Nicola Rutzou – a long-time contributor and, most recently, the editor of Bicycling Australia. Nicola is a keen Sydney-based road cyclist who writes reviews, news, and destination pieces, as well as the weekly e-newsletter for BA online.
Nicola Rutzou
