“Age and treachery
will overcome youth and skill.”
Fausto Coppi, Italian
"Champion of Champions"

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Great Climbers:
The photos above are famous climbers of the grand tours.

Name all 4 riders.
Climber A: Federico Bahamontes (Spa)
Climber B: Gino Bartali (Ita)
Climber C: Lucien Van Impe (Bel)
Climber D: Richard Virenque (Fra)

Which two never wore the Maillot Pois (Polka Dot Jersey)?
Bartali and Bahamontes

Why didn’t they wear it?
The Polka Dot Jersey was not awarded until 1975

Who had the most “Grand Tour” Mountain (KoM) Jerseys?
Bartali won 9 Grand Tour KoM’s [2 TdF, 7 Giro]

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