The orphaned pictures thread
12-18-19 | 12:36 PM
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Size matters, or does it?
As I was cleaning up my computer, I came across these. Too nice not to share here, but probably (if not certainly) not relevant to any other thread.
I met this guy at this year's Retroronde in June. I spoke to him at the start ("You're actually going to ride that?" "Yes") and I saw him later at one of the controls, so he must at least have ridden at least 40 kms on that oh-so cute little Le Faucon, maybe even 80 kms, if he finished the second loop of the ride.
Before the start (I love his outfit, BTW):
At the food stop / control post:
I met this guy at this year's Retroronde in June. I spoke to him at the start ("You're actually going to ride that?" "Yes") and I saw him later at one of the controls, so he must at least have ridden at least 40 kms on that oh-so cute little Le Faucon, maybe even 80 kms, if he finished the second loop of the ride.
Before the start (I love his outfit, BTW):
At the food stop / control post:
08-05-20 | 02:03 PM
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Carlo Maserati, one of the Maserati brothers who would found the famous car brand, started out as a bicycle engineer. Worked for Bianchi, among others. Of course he would develop an engine for it. 
08-05-20 | 03:29 PM
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FFD 2018, Best In Show award.
Even the pedals are aero.
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08-09-20 | 04:24 PM
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You're never too young to learn. Playground in Oudenaarde, Belgium:
08-09-20 | 05:34 PM
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08-10-20 | 09:56 AM
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I found this in an antique shop about 40 years ago and grabbed it. Love the look of these guys and the variety of styles of bikes and kit.
08-14-20 | 01:39 PM
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08-14-20 | 03:03 PM
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Wondering about the Charteris / Moore connection here. Anyone?
08-14-20 | 03:33 PM
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Isn't it?
The city of Oudenaarde is a cycle racing town par excellence. It considers itself the home of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders). The race finishes here, the town hosts the RetroRonde (the Belgian counterpart of L'Eroica) and it has built a museum and commemorative center. This playground is at the back of the latter.
Worth a visit if you're in the area. Bring a bike and check out the Koppenberg.
The city of Oudenaarde is a cycle racing town par excellence. It considers itself the home of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders). The race finishes here, the town hosts the RetroRonde (the Belgian counterpart of L'Eroica) and it has built a museum and commemorative center. This playground is at the back of the latter.
Worth a visit if you're in the area. Bring a bike and check out the Koppenberg.
08-15-20 | 07:41 AM
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Kept me thinking as well back when I got the pic. But reading your comment made me doing a reverse search with Lens and it was solved in no time.
So heres a really cool article about how the poor youngsters entertained themselves after WW2 within bombshells turned bike tracks which eventually became a common sports for young guys. Actually as I also like old photos I can recommend to let Google do a photobased search as the other results are cool as well.
For the non-readers the Saint logo is team badge (St. Helier Saints Cycle Speedway Team)
So heres a really cool article about how the poor youngsters entertained themselves after WW2 within bombshells turned bike tracks which eventually became a common sports for young guys. Actually as I also like old photos I can recommend to let Google do a photobased search as the other results are cool as well.
For the non-readers the Saint logo is team badge (St. Helier Saints Cycle Speedway Team)
09-07-20 | 11:46 AM
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Kept me thinking as well back when I got the pic. But reading your comment made me doing a reverse search with Lens and it was solved in no time.
So heres a really cool article about how the poor youngsters entertained themselves after WW2 within bombshells turned bike tracks which eventually became a common sports for young guys. Actually as I also like old photos I can recommend to let Google do a photobased search as the other results are cool as well.
For the non-readers the Saint logo is team badge (St. Helier Saints Cycle Speedway Team)
So heres a really cool article about how the poor youngsters entertained themselves after WW2 within bombshells turned bike tracks which eventually became a common sports for young guys. Actually as I also like old photos I can recommend to let Google do a photobased search as the other results are cool as well.
For the non-readers the Saint logo is team badge (St. Helier Saints Cycle Speedway Team)
09-07-20 | 11:56 AM
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This picture is linked to many stories and opinions, many of them containing the word "ugly" or "pity":
It is Laurent Brochard, the 1997 world champion. His bike is the last Peugeot to be seen in the pro peloton. Festina was at the heart of the 1998 EPO scandal. And I am sure there are some explicit opinions about Brochard's "do".
It is Laurent Brochard, the 1997 world champion. His bike is the last Peugeot to be seen in the pro peloton. Festina was at the heart of the 1998 EPO scandal. And I am sure there are some explicit opinions about Brochard's "do".
09-07-20 | 12:53 PM
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For some reason I love this picture. It was taken in 1954. All four men were Dutch professional riders and part of the 1954 Dutch TdF team. From left to right:
Gerrit Voorting was one of two brothers (Adri was the other one) who made a name for themselves in the fifties. He looks totally at ease in his well-fitted suit.
Jan Nolten was one of Holland's biggest climbing talents BITD. The long-legged man from Limburg could give Fausto Coppi a run for his money in the mountain stages. A fine suit, but a bit long in the tooth.
Nico van Est, Wim's brother, just got a nice new suit, but no-one has told him yet how to wear it. At least he's not wearing a pen.
Thijs Roks was another talent. He was the first Dutch entrant in the Giro d'Italia in 1952. He did so well that Coppi's team offered him a contract, but Thijs' dad would have none of it. Not only a pen but also a comb in his breast pocket.
Gerrit Voorting was one of two brothers (Adri was the other one) who made a name for themselves in the fifties. He looks totally at ease in his well-fitted suit.
Jan Nolten was one of Holland's biggest climbing talents BITD. The long-legged man from Limburg could give Fausto Coppi a run for his money in the mountain stages. A fine suit, but a bit long in the tooth.
Nico van Est, Wim's brother, just got a nice new suit, but no-one has told him yet how to wear it. At least he's not wearing a pen.
Thijs Roks was another talent. He was the first Dutch entrant in the Giro d'Italia in 1952. He did so well that Coppi's team offered him a contract, but Thijs' dad would have none of it. Not only a pen but also a comb in his breast pocket.
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09-08-20 | 11:19 AM
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09-08-20 | 11:43 AM
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I like this picture of Gino Bartali of "My Italian Secret" fame, using a Cambio Corsa transmission.
Somewhere I have a picture of Adolf Christian, who rode a Vienna hometown Capo bicycle to a third-place finish in the 1957 Tour de France.
Somewhere I have a picture of Adolf Christian, who rode a Vienna hometown Capo bicycle to a third-place finish in the 1957 Tour de France.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
09-08-20 | 12:17 PM
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Speaking of which, I vividly remember my first L'Eroica in 2013. As I was struggling uphill on a long climb I was passed by four Italian gentlemen, who were well into their seventies. I managed to stay behind them for a bit, and noticed that where I was just wheezing and gulping in air, they were yapping like there was no tomorrow. I concluded that being old in Italy is not a bad thing.
09-09-20 | 01:15 PM
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My great grandmother (second from right) with the bike club.
And where would a thread like this be without Jobst Brandt's Gavia photo. Or maybe this should be in the vintage gravel grinder thread.
12-17-20 | 06:09 PM
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This is speed skater Kees Broekman. The date is September 19th, 1949 and the place De Lier, Holland. The story that came with these pics is that he was going to ride to Hamar, Norway, to go skating. He would go on to become all-round European Champion in 1953.
Apparently he was about to leave:
Apparently he was about to leave:
12-17-20 | 07:05 PM
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12-17-20 | 07:20 PM
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12-17-20 | 08:03 PM
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This is speed skater Kees Broekman. The date is September 19th, 1949 and the place De Lier, Holland. The story that came with these pics is that he was going to ride to Hamar, Norway, to go skating. He would go on to become all-round European Champion in 1953.
Apparently he was about to leave:
Apparently he was about to leave:
