Italy

There’s Been A Terrible Terrible Mistake.

VecchioJo goes on holiday by mistake.

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Cyclists in Bologna to be fined for riding in the snow

Blogger says banning bikes didn't work under Nazi occupation and won't work now - city should look to Finland for inspiration

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L’Eroica: a good old-fashioned bike ride

From the road.cc archives: Mat heads off to Italy for the world famous vintage bike sportive, and loves it

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Italy: Bikes outsell cars in 2011 for first time since World War II

News comes ahead of major conference on cycling in Reggio Emilia this weekend

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Inside Campagnolo

We get a golden ticket to visit Italy's most prestigious component brand

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More than 100 people under investigation as major doping ring broken up in Italy

One-time wearer of Giro d'Italia's maglia rosa among those involved, plus mother of 15-year-old swimmer

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Italian cyclist thrown off Tour di Rio after allegedly calling fellow rider a “dirty negro”

Trevigiani team manager says remark wouldn't be considered racist in Italy; they won't be invited back

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Young Italian team selected for London-Surrey Cycle Classic

Coach Bettini looks to the future, with new rules excluding riders with doping history

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The tough and at times exhilarating life of the lowly bike journalist

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Alessandro Ballan incriminates himself as doping prosecution looms, claims Gazzetta dello Sport

Investigators reportedly catch former world champ discussing use of HGH and EPO, says sports daily

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