Rose tinted specs mate. Bikes didn't fit well back then, the could wear helmets but chose (stupidly) not to and today's top riders would out pace this lot by miles.
@@Liofa73don’t think so, these top riders from 1993 with the same availability of training methods and knowledge, would keep pace with the best riders from today. No deep section wheels or aero kit and they’re still averaging 40kph on this course with 4,000m of climbing. Been watching all pro races since the late 80s, talents come and go and you get stand out riders in every era that would be well matched if pitched against the best riders from other eras.
They’re actually all wearing helmets of some sorts in this video as it was compulsory back then in Belgian pro races. But agree with most of your general points, although deep section wheels were a great development in improving the look of road bikes
Thanks for the upload, this was one of the first classics I bought on VHS. Never dreamed as a 17 year old that one day I’d be able to ride the full 270km distance in the amateur gran fondo, the day before the pro races. The Haute Levee looks flat on this video but it’s anything but flat in real life. Drags on forever over the top.
The bikes, rider position, race clothing and riders themselves (NOT the "concentration camp survivor" look) are so much more aesthetically pleasing. No race radios makes the racing means intelligence and experience means something. I could care less about racing today. but this is wonderful.
The bikes were far uglier and awful to ride back then, take it from me, I had a decent bike back then and my modern bike is far superior in every way. And you mean you "couldn't care less".
Surprised Jantje Nevens actually could keep pace with these known doped riders. This was Fondriest’ year where he was in huge advantage. He quickly got worse the years after when most others professionally started with doping too. Its known the year ‘93 was the real start.
These names still mean more to me than the riders today, it was a great era
Bikes that fit, go straight, don't crash.
Can you imagine today's riders descending 22% grade with no helment?
Rose tinted specs mate. Bikes didn't fit well back then, the could wear helmets but chose (stupidly) not to and today's top riders would out pace this lot by miles.
Indeed Fondriest later went onto found Fondriest with "blokes" like you in mind for loyal customers.
@@Liofa73don’t think so, these top riders from 1993 with the same availability of training methods and knowledge, would keep pace with the best riders from today. No deep section wheels or aero kit and they’re still averaging 40kph on this course with 4,000m of climbing. Been watching all pro races since the late 80s, talents come and go and you get stand out riders in every era that would be well matched if pitched against the best riders from other eras.
They’re actually all wearing helmets of some sorts in this video as it was compulsory back then in Belgian pro races. But agree with most of your general points, although deep section wheels were a great development in improving the look of road bikes
when 23 mm was considered a fat tyre, on tied and soldered 32 hole box section rims and of course rim brakes
Thanks for the upload, this was one of the first classics I bought on VHS. Never dreamed as a 17 year old that one day I’d be able to ride the full 270km distance in the amateur gran fondo, the day before the pro races. The Haute Levee looks flat on this video but it’s anything but flat in real life. Drags on forever over the top.
Glad you enjoyed it
Class riders and bikes
The bikes, rider position, race clothing and riders themselves (NOT the "concentration camp survivor" look) are so much more aesthetically pleasing. No race radios makes the racing means intelligence and experience means something. I could care less about racing today. but this is wonderful.
The bikes were far uglier and awful to ride back then, take it from me, I had a decent bike back then and my modern bike is far superior in every way. And you mean you "couldn't care less".
titanium and steel bikes in team colours ... proper!
Surprised Jantje Nevens actually could keep pace with these known doped riders. This was Fondriest’ year where he was in huge advantage. He quickly got worse the years after when most others professionally started with doping too. Its known the year ‘93 was the real start.
thanks for uploading, why the constant soundtrack?
All of the videos by World Cycling Production were done with this music
What's with the dumb🎶repeating? Wait, it's the 90's...
flat backs...