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1924: Alfonsio Strada - the only woman to compete in the Giro...
This is superb article about Alfonsina Strada, the only woman to ride the Giro alongside the men (back in 1924). Depressingly, the article also goes on to illustrate how under represented and supported women remain today. A timely piece that every fan should read, regardless of gender...
http://100tours100tales.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/alfonsina-strada-can-wo...
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Brilliant post & brilliant read! Love hearing about these women, heroines!
Thanks for posting!