Tim Moore

Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy

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ISBN 13:: 9780224100151
author:: Tim Moore
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Yellow Jersey
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 2.7 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Sports, Hobbies & Games, Cycling,
Condition:: New
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Tim Moore's Gironimo! Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy is a fascinating account of a 3,162 km cycling challenge. On the eve of the 1914 Giro d'Italia's 100th anniversary, Moore sets out to cycle the entire route on a 100-year-old bike he built himself. The result is a story of endurance, perseverance, and the travails of a middle-aged man on a mainly wooden bicycle. Moore's journey takes him through the Italian countryside, where he faces challenging roads, inclement weather, and the loss of a competitor's eye. With the winner of the 1914 Giro's diary as his companion, Moore recounts the history of the race and his own experiences, fuelled by Chianti and wearing period leather goggles and a woollen cycling shirt. This book is a unique blend of history, travelogue, and humour, offering a fresh perspective on the 1914 Giro d'Italia and the challenges of cycling in Italy.

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