Derailed Gears (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781951772635)

In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure.

The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment - especially with the Giro d'Italia competitions.

Against the backdrop of these gatherings of competitors, sponsors, news crews and spectators - behind the scenes - the races fomented a confluence of political, corporate, regional and criminal agendas - most notably during the 1953 Giro race...

Author: E. Robert Brooks
ISBN-10: 1951772636
ISBN-13: 9781951772635
Publisher: Paperback Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2021
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.21d