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Old 02-21-20 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclic_eric

I may be heading down that frightening path... but even if I track everything down, including his outfit I don't think I'll get back to 1983.
Any guesses where the ride took place?
No idea but I'd likely buy that poster if you figure out how to get your hands on one. I just hope we ride different size bikes so we don't try to outbid each other!

There is some interesting info on the bike here:

Gitane USA - Greg LeMond

I like that it was a production bike:

"It is interesting to note that the Gitane used by LeMond was a production bike and not a specially built, custom machine. It is the ultimate in French: French made and outfitted almost exclusively with French components (only the Cinelli bars and Columbus tubing were made outside of France). Also interesting to note is the fact that he must have flatted at some point in the race, as the rear hub is Campagnolo…but with a Maillard skewer, while the front hub is French!"

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