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Derailed Gears
- Narrated by: Saethon Williams
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Summary
In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure.
The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment - especially with the Giro d'Italia competitions.
Against the backdrop of these gatherings of competitors, sponsors, news crews and spectators - behind the scenes - the races fomented a confluence of political, corporate, regional, and criminal agendas - most notably during the 1953 Giro race...