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The Greatest Tours of the 80s and 90s – And What the Riders Wore

The 1980s and 1990s were a golden age for cycling. The battles were fierce, the characters were larger than life, and the jerseys—oh, the jerseys—were unforgettable. At PullingTurns.com, we don’t just admire the legends of the road, we celebrate the iconic kits they wore while making history. Let’s rewind to some of the most legendary editions of the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España from this era—and the jerseys that became symbols of greatness.

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Steel, Grit, and the Badger: Bernard Hinault’s Triumph at the 1982 Giro d’Italia

In the world of cycling, some victories are remembered for their dominance — others for their drama. Bernard Hinault’s win at the 1982 Giro d’Italia was both. Nicknamed Le Blaireau (The Badger) for his tenacity and refusal to back down, Hinault arrived in Italy that year with something to prove. The pink jersey had eluded him since his first Giro win in 1980. After withdrawing in pain the previous year due to knee issues, many questioned if the...

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