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
A little before my time but I fully appreciate the Ford Cortinas, lack of protective equipment and that Pink Panther background music.
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...
Thanks for Posting. No 9 Graham Bufton, Falcon cycles, my old team mate and training partner. RIP.
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.
4:39 is my grandfather lol
Я из России, гонщик 80х-90х. Очень люблю смотреть гонки прошлых лет.
Tough men! Really interesting film, thank you for posting.
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 :/