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“Real heroes are others, those who have suffered in their soul, in their heart, in their spirit, in their mind, for their loved ones. Those are the real heroes. Im just a cyclist.”

Quote by Gino Bartali

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Gino Bartali was an Italian cyclist who is considered one of the greatest cyclists of all time. He won the Tour de France twice and the Giro d'Italia three times. Bartali was also a decorated war hero for his role in the Italian Resistance during World War II. more

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