Fausto Coppi – The Bikes:
In the late 1950s, towards the end of his racing career, Fausto Coppi entered an agreement with Fiorelli, of the city of Novi Ligure in Italy, for the manufacture of Coppi-branded bicycles. This arrangement continued after Coppi’s death in 1960.
The two bicycles featured here were both made by Fiorelli:
Fausto Coppi – The Man:
Here are some links to scans of magazine articles relating to Fausto Coppi:
- Coureur / Sporting Cyclist, May 1957
- Coureur / Sporting Cyclist, April 1959
- Coureur / Sporting Cyclist, March 1960 – Fausto Coppi memorial