RIP Giovanni Pinarello
09-04-14, 04:24 PM
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RIP Giovanni Pinarello
Born in October 7th, 1922. Giovanni Pinarello passed today.
https://www.pinarello.com/en/our-hystory
https://velonews.competitor.com/2014/...dies-92_344049
https://www.pinarello.com/en/our-hystory
https://velonews.competitor.com/2014/...dies-92_344049
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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09-04-14, 05:09 PM
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Sleep Well Grandpapa, Giovanni, you will be missed.
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I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
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I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
09-04-14, 11:54 PM
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I think a fine tribute would be to post your example of Pinarello's best, past or present, yours, or one you found on the web. Here's one that caught my eye:
ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: A Very Special Pinarello
Pinarello with ICS Golden 18 K Campagnolo Group
ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: A Very Special Pinarello
Pinarello with ICS Golden 18 K Campagnolo Group
09-05-14, 05:34 AM
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09-05-14, 06:02 AM
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I hope that one of the UCI Pro teams riding Pinnies will have a commemorative decal or colourway for him, it would be fitting to recognize his contributions. Any teams othe than Sky riding them this season, or next, Pro Continental included?
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I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
09-05-14, 07:15 AM
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Giovanni Pinarell created a great legacy.
09-05-14, 07:44 AM
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Well, I guess I'll raise a glass to Giovanni on the 7th, also my B-Day. Never had the pleasure or honor to own one of those great bikes.
I can remember lusting after them in the shops in the 70's but just couldn't swing a nice Italian bike back then. The look of the Pinarellos was always among my favorites. Another of the great masters gone.
I can remember lusting after them in the shops in the 70's but just couldn't swing a nice Italian bike back then. The look of the Pinarellos was always among my favorites. Another of the great masters gone.
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