J julianm Retro Guru Jul 17, 2014 #1 I`d never heard of this but it is a remarkable story - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/j ... jews-nazis
I`d never heard of this but it is a remarkable story - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/j ... jews-nazis
Jamiedyer Moderator Gold Trader MacRetro Rider Feedback View Jul 18, 2014 #3 I agree a very good read of a man who was clearly a legend both on and probably more so off the bike. Jamie
I agree a very good read of a man who was clearly a legend both on and probably more so off the bike. Jamie
C cce Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View Jul 18, 2014 #4 "Some medals are pinned to your soul, not your jacket"
Apple Tree GT Fan Jul 18, 2014 #5 Re: Book on his life "Road to Valour" here : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-Valour-Bar ... no+bartali
David B Old School Grand Master Feedback View Jul 20, 2014 #6 Re: Funnily enough I'd been reading about this only recently in one of my umpteen books on cycling history, but I forget which one. In a similar vein, 1947 TdF winner Jean Robic apparently worked for the French Resistance. David
Re: Funnily enough I'd been reading about this only recently in one of my umpteen books on cycling history, but I forget which one. In a similar vein, 1947 TdF winner Jean Robic apparently worked for the French Resistance. David
