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04-01-05 | 12:51 AM
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From: In the Dutch mountains
Originally Posted by Gustaf
Something on the side, similar to the Belgian fellow who rode to Italy to ride Milan-San Remo:
The first Basque rider in the Tour was "El Cocho" in 1910. He dropped out of the race after five stages. Which was no wonder, since he had ridden the 1500 kilometers from his home in the Pyrenees to the start in Paris on his bike.
The first Basque rider in the Tour was "El Cocho" in 1910. He dropped out of the race after five stages. Which was no wonder, since he had ridden the 1500 kilometers from his home in the Pyrenees to the start in Paris on his bike.
What grit & determination!
Adri van der Poel (NL), a former cyclocrosser and roadie, was also known for such 'pre-race warm-ups'. But I doubt he ever did anything that crazy as 'El Cocho'...
04-01-05 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by classic1
Over to you Bruco.
Here's a question for those who have a keen eye for details. As you all know, my country has only
two Tour de France winners: Joop Zoetemelk and Jan Janssen. The latter took it in the final ITT. What I want to hear from you is: which material was used for the construction of the winning tyres?
04-01-05 | 05:30 AM
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From: In the Dutch mountains
Originally Posted by classic1
I'll have a guess.....silk.
Your turn!
04-01-05 | 10:58 AM
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04-01-05 | 08:45 PM
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04-02-05 | 11:12 AM
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Since the Tour of Flanders is this weekend:
Belgians have dominated this event throughout the years winning 56 of the 86 editions. 3 belgians have won it 3 times (including Museeuw.) But only one rider has won it 3 times in succession. What was his name and nationality?
Belgians have dominated this event throughout the years winning 56 of the 86 editions. 3 belgians have won it 3 times (including Museeuw.) But only one rider has won it 3 times in succession. What was his name and nationality?
04-02-05 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Crack'n'fail
Since the Tour of Flanders is this weekend:
Belgians have dominated this event throughout the years winning 56 of the 86 editions. 3 belgians have won it 3 times (including Museeuw.) But only one rider has won it 3 times in succession. What was his name and nationality?
Belgians have dominated this event throughout the years winning 56 of the 86 editions. 3 belgians have won it 3 times (including Museeuw.) But only one rider has won it 3 times in succession. What was his name and nationality?
1949, 50 and 51
04-02-05 | 02:35 PM
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Tom Simpson won in 1961. Born 30 November 1937, Haswell, County Durham, England. But a long-time resident of Harworth, Nottinghamshire; just outside Doncaster, Yorkshire - the place he "adopted" as his home.
Tragically, he died on Mt. Ventoux during the Tour de France of 1967.
Tragically, he died on Mt. Ventoux during the Tour de France of 1967.
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