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Fausto Coppi's War: From Prisoner to Legend

Fausto Coppi joined the Italian army in 1940 and was later captured in North Africa by Allied troops — the untold wartime story of Il Campionissimo.

By Nick Busca

Photography by Offside / LEquipe

24 MAY 2021 | UPDATED 11.45 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.