On September 27th, 2001, Filippo Simeoni soloed clear of a breakaway on Stage 18 of the Vuelta a España. Barely a meter from the finish, he took the unusual step of dismounting his bike, holding it aloft, and kissing the top-tube, before walking across for the stage win. He was fined for this—and here we…
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The Weird Conspiracies of Former Pro Cyclist Baden Cooke
On September 11th, 2001, Mercury-Viatel’s Baden Cooke won the 6th Stage of the Tour l’Avenir. To say this wouldn’t be the lasting news of the day is something of an understatement. l’Avenir is known as a showcase for up-and-coming stars, and that year’s edition proved no different. Future Giro and (sorta) Vuelta winner Denis Menchov…