The legacy of The Lion King Part Two of the Mario Cipollini saga

Re-Cycle: The cycling history podcast by Eurosport

May 8, 202120:53Sports & Recreation

Part Two of a Cipollini two-parter. As Mario Cipollini moved towards retirement, his flaws were amplified, his words were heard differently and his true nature became clear. "In the pantheon of Giro greats – the names th...

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