Experience GLORY RIDE, a captivating new musical inspired by the legendary cyclist Gino Bartali and his heroic yet secret World War 2 journey. Join us as we breathe life into this hidden tale on stage, accompanied by a truly unforgettable musical score.

Glory Ride “Some medals are pinned to your soul, not to your jacket.” Gino Bartali, Tour de France winner and one of the most beloved Italian athletes of all time, had a secret life.

Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz's new musical Glory Ride opens its world premiere at West End's Charing Cross Theatre April 28. Telling the story of 1940s Italian icon Gino Bartali,...

Apr 28, 2023 · Take a first look at the epic new musical Glory Ride! Taking place in the rolling hills of Tuscany during the tumultuous era of the Second World War, Glory Ride follows a captivating story that blends heist, history, humour, and humanity, tied together with a soaring new score.

Apr 11, 2023 · New musical by Victoria and Todd Buchholz about the life of Gino Bartali, a hugely famous and successful Italian cyclist who risked his life during the Second World War by the clandestine...

Apr 22, 2023 · Glory Ride tells the inspiring story of Gino Bartali, a renowned Tour de France cyclist living in Mussolini's Italy, who is faced with a choice between fame, fortune, and saving hundreds of lives.

Apr 29, 2023 · During the war, Gino Bartali had repeatedly risked his life to save Jews from the Nazis. That extraordinary tale forms the backbone of the new musical, Glory Ride, which recounts a life...

Apr 22, 2023 · Glory Ride tickets are available on London Theatre now. Italian cyclist Gino Bartali led a secret life. With his cycling career as a cover, he pedalled thousands of miles across the country, all to save others. Look closer at his bike, and you’ll see false identity cards and other secret documents.

May 2, 2023 · Based on a true story set in Tuscany during the Second World War, Glory Ride is about famous Italian athlete Gino Bartali, who was a Tour de France winner in the 1940s, and considered the second most famous man in Italy after Mussolini.

Apr 28, 2023 · It’s an unbelievable and inspiring true story, based on the life of Italy’s favourite son, Gino Bartali. A family tragedy in early life almost ended Bartali’s cycling career before it had even begun.