Retro: Fausto Coppi races in Dublin in 1959
As Giro d’Italia comes to Ireland, Cyclingnews remembers Il Campionissimo’s visit
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Since landing in Dublin the previous afternoon, he has scarcely spoken a word to his hosts except to let it be known that his hotel was inadequate. If the republican bombing that blew a hole in the Santry track overnight bothers him, it’s impossible to tell. Until it’s time to race, his eyes stay hidden behind sunglasses, his expression stiff as cardboard.

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