Some people may laugh at our lycra suits we wear when we ride,
but that particular one we are wearing has a warm spot for me.
When I was living in Czech Republic for 3 years, I managed to get to the 1998 Tour de France by train and touring bicycle,
I camped and cycled toured for 8 weeks.
That year Marco Pantanni won the 3000 plus Km tour. I could have bought a jersey when I was there, but didn't. It wasn't until, the great champ was found dead years later that I had the desire to own one.
Luckily a jersey manufacture in the UK got the rights to remake them, and thats how I have one now and matching nicks (padded shorts)
Read the story of my Tour de France in 1998
http://carlhemmings.blogspot.com/1998_07_01_archive.html
My brother and me.
Read the story of my Tour de France in 1998
http://carlhemmings.blogspot.com/1998_07_01_archive.html
My brother and me.
Below: Marco the photo man
Pantanni attacks
Lovely tribute to Marco below:
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