hinault

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

admin2025-05-16T04:07:58+00:00

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...