Just fantastic. Imagine riding 278 miles at 23.6mph average, in wool jerseys, with cables sticking out everywhere ! Puts it into perspective, if you think that only riders in the modern era are really fit.
5spd block on the back and 42 x 52 on the front and knitted shorts and jerseys . I Remember the chamois leather was like sitting on cornflake until the clammy cream warmed and softened the leather
Я из России, гонщик 80х-90х. Очень люблю смотреть гонки прошлых лет.
Thanks for Posting. No 9 Graham Bufton, Falcon cycles, my old team mate and training partner. RIP.
Just fantastic. Imagine riding 278 miles at 23.6mph average, in wool jerseys, with cables sticking out everywhere ! Puts it into perspective, if you think that only riders in the modern era are really fit.
Not to mention with a 13-23 x5 block..wool jerseys and shorts are great in a wet, damp, and cold day...
they didn`t have access to modern..ahem!
pharmaceutical enhancments either, fit is
not the reality in pro cycling sadly...
A little before my time but I fully appreciate the Ford Cortinas, lack of protective equipment and that Pink Panther background music.
5spd block on the back and 42 x 52 on the front and knitted shorts and jerseys . I Remember the chamois leather was like sitting on cornflake until the clammy cream warmed and softened the leather
...and jumpers for goalposts...
I stopped racing in 1980 - and that was exactly the gear we still had.
Tough men! Really interesting film, thank you for posting.
4:39 is my grandfather lol
Wow..great look back👍🚴♂️
A trip down memory lane... sorry he's not around to enjoy it...
i just looked on the map - Yikes !! puts my daily 30mile ride in perspective
No potholes spotted so far
278 miles 11:47:00 💪💪
Corona Cycle Race-the irony!!!
Took them along time to catch the real athlete at 9:42......
@@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md Couldn't agree more !
11hrs :/