10 Facts About Alfredo Binda

Alfredo Binda was an Italian road cyclist of the 1920s and 1930s.

Alfredo Binda was the first to win five editions of the Giro d'Italia, and a three-time world champion.

Alfredo Binda found work with his uncle as an apprentice plasterer, but he and brother Primo spent their free time cycling.

Alfredo Binda won his first race and it was clear from the outset that he was immensely gifted as both time trialist and climber.

Alfredo Binda was a trained trumpet player, and was nicknamed "Trombettiere di Cittiglio".

Alfredo Binda won the prize, finished fourth in the race, and was immediately offered a contract with the Legnano professional team.

Alfredo Binda famously anointed him as his heir apparent, a new "anti-Binda".

Alfredo Binda enjoyed the support of the Italian Fascist Party, and by extension the press and wider sporting public.

Whilst Guerra was homespun, expansive and open, Alfredo Binda was perceived as cold and detached, pompous even.

Alfredo Binda won the title three times in 1927,1930 and 1932.