Fausto Coppi: A cycling icon like no other

The Italian shaped cycling like no other rider in history

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Often cited as the rider closest to challenging Eddy Merckx for the honorific title of the best rider in road racing’s history, Fausto Coppi undoubtedly had more influence on the sport than not only the Belgian but any other racer.

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