Raphaël Géminiani
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Raphaël Géminiani was a French road bicycle racer. He had three podium finishes in the Grand Tours. He was one of four children of Italian immigrants who moved to Clermont-Ferrand fleeing from fascist
Géminiani at the 1954 Tour de France
Géminiani at the 2010 Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair
Charly Gaul
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Charly Gaul was a Luxembourgish professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist and superb climber. His ability earned him the nickname of Angel of the Mou
Raphaël Géminiani
…but that story, it's not true. Differences between Géminiani and Bobet surfaced again in the 1958 Tour de France. Géminiani was leading the race when Charly Gaul of Luxembourg, the most talented climber of his generation, attacked in a rainstorm on the 21st stage. He crossed three cols alone in the Chartreuse…
Gaul in 1959
Gaul (left) wearing the race leader's yellow jersey at the 1958 Tour de France, leading the combined Netherlands and Luxembourg team
Gaul at the 1959 Giro d'Italia
Jacques Anquetil and Gaul at the 1959 Giro d'Italia