You need to ride your bike uphill when you don't want to ride uphill.
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Fausto Coppi
Born in Piedmont, Italy in 1919, Fausto Coppi was 'Il Campionissimo' (Champion of Champions) - the legend of cycling road racing. With five Giro d'Italia victories and two Tour de France wins, he embodied postwar Italy's recovery and passion as a national hero. His influence transcended sport to become a symbol of Italian culture itself.
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