
Beat Breu’s magnificent victory, in miniature
The history of Swiss cycling is full of thrilling stories. One of these is Beat Breu’s historic victory on the Alpe d’Huez in 1982. Much has already been written about this win. What very few people know, though, is that Beat Breu immortalised his victorious ride in meticulous detail in a terrain model.
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Beat Breu’s triumph on the Alpe d’Huez on 20 July 1982, full length version (crossing the finish line is at 48:00). YouTube / ina.ft
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