Alfredo Binda

Date of Birth	11 August 1902
Place of Birth	Cittiglio, Italy
Height	170 cm (5’7″)
Weight	65 kg (143 lbs)
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Professional Career	1922 – 1934

Alfredo Binda was a road racing cyclist from Cittiglio, Italy, who was born on August 11, 1902. He was one of the most successful and powerful riders of his generation, winning the Giro d’Italia five times and three world championships. Binda’s professional career began in 1922 and ended in 1934.

Binda’s first significant victory came in the Giro d’Italia in 1925. He would go on to win the event four more times in 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1933, making him the first rider to do it. Binda won the world title three times, in 1927, 1930, and 1932, in addition to his triumph at the Giro.

Binda’s climbing skill was one of his most remarkable characteristics, which enabled him dominate the mountains during races. He was also noted for his tactical racing style and ability to keep the race under control.

Binda became a coach after retiring from racing and trained some of the most successful Italian riders of the period, including Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali. In addition, he was inducted into the Giro d’Italia Hall of Fame as well as the UCI Cycling Hall of Fame.

Alfredo Binda’s Most Significant Achievements:

Year	Achievement
1925	Giro d’Italia
1927	Giro d’Italia, World Championship
1928	Giro d’Italia
1929	Giro d’Italia
1930	World Championship
1932	World Championship
1933	Giro d’Italia