Classic Racing Pics

[krebs303]

The St. Raphael-Gitanes team
Beschrijving: De St. Raphael-Gitanes ploeg. Tweede renner van rechts is Ab Geldermans
Datum: 24 juni 1964

 

[Kwibus]

Nice pic of the epic Strade Bianche 2010 giro stage

p.s. nice classic pics krebs

 

[krebs303]

The Belgian cyclist Alphonse Schepers having a drink. Tour de France 1933.

 

[krebs303]

People watching the cyclists being provisioned. Tour de France 1958.

 

[Maxiton]

Fausto Coppi, looking dapper.

Wasn't sure about posting these, 'cause I think everyone's seen them already. If so, let me know and I'll replace with something else.

 

[Maxiton]

Somebody's legs, I think Sean Kelly. Check out the duct tape.

Contrast with legs of today.

 

[Maxiton]

Some early California racing.

Greg Lemond and Andy Hampsten in this first pic.

 

[Maxiton]

Eddy Merckx. Here winning Milan - San Remo, I think for the first (or possibly second) time

Autograph signed and off to the races. Looks a little Like Al Pacino here, don't you think?

The Hour Record.

 

[Maxiton]

More Merckx. His first doping positive.

And during happier times. Adjusting his saddle.

With friends.

 

[craig1985]

Nice pic of the epic Strade Bianche 2010 giro stage

p.s. nice classic pics krebs

That is a brilliant photo. I would honestly pay money for that.

 

[Hawkwood]

Eddy Merckx. Here winning Milan - San Remo, I think for the first (or possibly second) time

Looks like his sixth win in 1975, with Moser second.

 

[Maxiton]

Eddy Merckx. Here winning Milan - San Remo, I think for the first (or possibly second) time.

Looks like his sixth win in 1975, with Moser second.

I thought he looked way younger than that here, but I'll take your word for it. Thanks. You wouldn't believe what I had to go through in Photoshop to get this so big and so clear.

 

[Hawkwood]

I thought he looked way younger than that here, but I'll take your word for it. Thanks. You wouldn't believe what I had to go through in Photoshop to get this so big and so clear.

A classic photo.

Merckx's rainbow jersey and Moser in the background were the give aways. I read somewhere that the statistics are that when Merckx was in the leading group on the final climb of Milan San Remo he won it every time.

 

[tubularglue]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiefrancis/page2/

 

[Cobblestoned]

 

[Maxiton]

A classic photo.

Merckx's rainbow jersey and Moser in the background were the give aways. I read somewhere that the statistics are that when Merckx was in the leading group on the final climb of Milan San Remo he won it every time.

I can imagine. He must have been something else. I really wish I'd been able to watch Merckx race. But then I'd be older and I'm already old enough.

 

[Hawkwood]

I can imagine. He must have been something else. I really wish I'd been able to watch Merckx race. But then I'd be older and I'm already old enough.

My recollections of Merckx are very hazy memories of seeing in a couple of 15 minutes round-ups of some of the classics on the UK's World of Sport in 1977. By 15 minutes I mean they would cover more than one classic in the time slot. And seeing him on TV in the Glenryck Cup race at Eastway in 1977. So unfortunately I have no memories of seeing him at his best.

 

[tubularglue]

 

[Dallas_]

A brilliant thread - have been in this room for hours. Then there is the photo from 1928 from a TDF stage 387km --whaaaat the f!!!. Have b'all knowledge of cycling history and really enjoyed this
cheers dallas

 

[Eric8-A]

 

[swuzzlebubble]

http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/VV11278.html
Cyclists Relaxing
Original caption: The Six Day International Cycle Race is now nearing its last stage at Wembley. Photo shows: Torchy Peden (Canada), left and Cohen (America) taking it easy.
IMAGE:
© Underwood & Underwood/CORBIS

DATE PHOTOGRAPHED
May 21, 1937

LOCATION
Wembley, England, UK

COLLECTION
Bettmann

 

[L'arriviste]

Spare a thought for poor Bart Wellens yesterday at Gieten:

 

[Christian]

John-Lee Augustyn 2008:

 

[flyor64]

Berlin 1901

Paris 1908

Sydney 1903

 

[RedheadDane]

John-Lee Augustyn 2008:

He isn't exactly racing is he? Other than down...