
Pep's big day out: The lost cycling history of FC Barcelona
As Barcelona prepares for this year’s Grand Départ, Rouleur uncovers a forgotten chapter of FC Barcelona’s cycling ambitions

The complete inside story of Mapei, modern cycling's greatest team, as told by its champions. Part three covers the turbulent 2000–02 era featuring Andrea Tafi and Paolo Bettini.
By Andy McGrath
Photography by PAOLO MARTELLI / OFFSIDE
2 SEPTEMBER 2020 | UPDATED 11.38 PM BST
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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.


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.
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.


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.