In WW2, famous Italian cyclist Gino Bartali used his bicycle frame to smuggle forged documents, saving 800 Jews from death. His bravery made him a hero and inspired the Giro d’Italia 2018 to begin in Israel – the first time the race has opened outside Europe. Great video.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/T8nPJRUt5_Q?rel=0

https://unitedwithisrael.org/israel-in-gear-to-host-giro-ditalia-cycling-race-in-jerusalem/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/organizers-hope-giro-ditalia-gets-more-israelis-pedaling/