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S13 Ep55: Stage 14 | Treviso – Nova Gorica | Giro d’Italia 2025

The Cycling Podcast

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The Sabotage Plot of Giro d'Italia 1983

This chapter recounts a thrilling episode from the 1983 Giro d'Italia involving a failed plot to poison leading cyclist Beppe Sarroni. It highlights the quick thinking of local police who thwarted the conspiracy and the key role played by former policeman Massimo Luznik in apprehending the would-be poisoner. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes and reflections on the historical significance of the race and its cultural backdrop.

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