Another last ride...
12-14-14, 06:52 AM
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Another last ride...
Wim van der Kaaij, master builder at RIH, passed away the 12th, 77 years of age.
12-14-14, 07:57 AM
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A revered builder for an illustrious marque. May he R.I.P.
Here is the Wikipedia entry on RIH
Here is the Wikipedia entry on RIH
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12-14-14, 08:15 AM
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Nice photo, too.
R.I.P., indeed.
R.I.P., indeed.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (still my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King (the gravel grinder)
1971 Gitane Tour de France (The War Horse) (1 owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (The Garage Queen) (crashed out)
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement frame)
1980 Ritchey Touring (The Grail Bike)
1984 Tom Ritchey Team Competition (NOS show bike)
(replacing the stolen 1981 Tom Ritchey Everest custom)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
12-14-14, 10:05 AM
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Too bad such a young guy too.
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12-14-14, 10:29 AM
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God bless. RIP.
12-14-14, 10:47 AM
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Apparently the Lord did need a good mechanic.
"Als Onze-Lieve-Heer een fietsenmaker nodig heeft, hoor ik het wel"
R.I.P., Willem.
"Als Onze-Lieve-Heer een fietsenmaker nodig heeft, hoor ik het wel"
R.I.P., Willem.
12-14-14, 12:17 PM
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Sad news. Rest in peace mister Van der Kaaij.
His legacy and some great stories (he had many) will live on.
His legacy and some great stories (he had many) will live on.
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