#Tour de France 1951

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Hugo Koblet, Tour de France 1951.

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Italian Legend

The story of the Campagnolo Gran Sport begins immediately after the Second World War. It was a time when cycle racing was dominated by two Italians - Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi.

Gino Bartali, a conservative man who saw himself as a skilled craftsman, loved the intricasies and complexities of Tullio Campagnolo's Heath Robinson rod-operated gear changers like the infamous Campagnolo Corsa. He used one to win the 1948 Tour de France.

Fausto Coppi, however, revelled in modernity, progress and technology - and despised Tullio's ornate contraptions. In 1949 Fausto Coppi defected from Campagnolo to Simplex, and horror of horrors, won the Tour de France. An Italian demi-god had triumphed using French equipment. Tullio Campagnolo was humiliated and mortified.

But the shock was exactly what was needed to get the, ever-cautious, Tullio off his backside and spur him to produce, in 1951, his signature Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleur. It, famously, adopted a parallelogram mechanism, and its strength and accuracy defined the way that derailleurs operate up to this very day

Quotation, at length, from Disraeli Gears

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MARIE-CLAUDE BEAUMONT, former racing driver from France born on the 17th of September 1941

She has won the women's Tour de France Automobile rally four times & became the first woman since 1951 to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971. She hung up the helmet in 1977 to become Renault's Sports Press Officer before leaving to pursue her passion for photography in 1984.

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Tour Auto 2023 - Le chronomètre fait office d’arbitre

Le Tour Auto réservé en priorité aux voitures qui ont participé au Tour de France Automobile entre 1951 et 1973.

Le Tour Auto - une course de voitures qui a été créée en 1899 et qui était connue sous le nom de Tour de France Automobile. C'est la plus ancienne course automobile encore en cours aujourd'hui ! Galerie - Tour Auto 2023

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TOUR DE LUCY!

Lucy & Cycling

Pedal Power!  When not motorized or on foot power, Lucy biked!  Here’s a look at bikes, trikes, and other likes. 

Ben Mankiewicz’s podcast relates that Lucille Ball, as a young Hollywood hopeful, biked to work. 

Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933) ~  A bevy of costumed chorines - including an uncredited Lucille Ball, Susan Fleming and Ann Sothern - wheel around a giant nightclub stage to the tune of “When You Were a Girl on a Scooter (And I Was the Boy on the Bike)”. This was Lucille Ball’s second film. It also featured Charles Lane and Walter Winchell. 

Palm Springs Weekend (1942) ~ An RKO short in which newlyweds Lucy and Desi rent a tandem bike to tour Palm Canyon, stopping to take snapshots. 

“The Lost Pilot” (1951) ~ Pepito the Clown (Pepito Perez) was a good friend of Desi Arnaz. In the long-unaired pilot episode for “I Love Lucy” Pepito rides the world’s smallest bicycle, a routine that was part of his stage act.  

“The Audition” (1951) ~ When the unaired pilot’s script was recycled into the regular series, Pepito was replaced by Buffo the Clown (Pat Moran) who injures himself trying to do a handstand on the handlebars of a (full-sized) bicycle. Resting at the Ricardo’s apartment, he tries the stunt again and careens through the kitchen door. His replacement is Lucy as ‘The Professor’, although she doesn’t ride the bike! 

“Lucy’s Show-Biz Swan Song” (1952) ~ When the episode was running short, Desi Arnaz invited Pepito to do some of his act from the unaired pilot, including the world’s smallest bicycle routine.  

The tiny bike (one of two) is six inches wide by ten inches high, manufactured by Anderson, Melbourne, Australia, in 1928. It was at one time entered into Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Pepito was in Australia in 1928 for an extended vaudeville tour, and he must have ordered this bicycle at that time. It is now one of the artifacts in the Lucy-Desi Museum’s collection. A special case was been constructed to exhibit it.

“Lucy Fakes Illness” (1953) ~ To convince Ricky she is going through her second childhood, Lucy rides a tricycle through the living room! 

“The Ricardo’s Change Apartments” (1953) ~ Lucy fills the apartment to the brim with toys and baby items to convince Ricky they need a bigger apartment. Among the explosion of tot props is a tricycle and a bicycle! 

“Bon Voyage” (1956) ~ A bicycle is Lucy’s undoing when boarding the S.S. Constitution for Europe. Saying one last farewell to Little Ricky on the dock, her skirt gets caught in the chain of a messenger bike, delaying her timely boarding. She even tries to board with the bicycle!

“Lucy’s Bicycle Trip” (1956) ~ When leaving Italy for France, Lucy has her heart set on biking across the border, but meets some resistance from Ricky and the Mertzes. 

LUCY: “You wouldn’t climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower. You wouldn’t ride the ski lift in Switzerland. You won’t swim in the Mediterranean and now you don’t want to bicycle along the Italian Riviera.”

The bicycles used in the episode were provided by Arnold Schwinn and Company in return for a screen credit.

“The I Love Lucy Christmas Show” (1956) ~ Little Ricky gets a new bike for Christmas! 

“Lucy is a Kangaroo for a Day” (1962) ~ To buy her son a new bicycle for his birthday, Lucy takes a job at a law office - until things ‘unravel’.  Her knit dress becomes entangled in the spokes of the bicycle and unravels, causing her to have to wear a kangaroo costume to complete the job. 

A carefree Jerry (Jimmy Garrett) rides his new bicycle through the living room! 

A receipt from a Hollywood bicycle shop for the purchase of a bicycle basket and bike rack. Dated December 22, 1962, it was signed by Lucy. It is not known if the items turned up on screen or in what show / episode. 

“Together for Christmas” (1962) ~ Combining their family holiday traditions, Lucy holds her favorite ornament, a Santa on a three-wheeled bike. Viv’s expression betrays her feelings about the ornament. 

“Bob Hope’s Leading Ladies” (1966) ~ In the special, Lucy makes her grand entrance riding a large tricycle with her chauffeur (Jerry Colonna) on the back. 

“Lucy in London” (1966) ~ Lucy and singer / songwriter Anthony Newley tour London town on a tandem bicycle. 

Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) ~ In the film, Helen (Lucille Ball) and Frank (Henry Fonda) are the parents of 19 kids!  On Christmas morning, more than a couple of them get bicycles. 

“Lucy Helps Craig Get a Drivers License” (1969) ~ Lucy tags along on Craig’s road test. Needless to say the back seat driver frustrates and angers the instructor (Jack Gilford). When he learns that her license has expired, he says that after he's through with her she'll be lucky to drive a tricycle in Griffith Park!

“Lucy and Wally Cox” (1970) ~ Wally and Lucy are security guards at a toy warehouse that is robbed at gunpoint. There is a tricycle on the shelf behind the robbers (Gil Perkins and X Brands).  

“Lucy and Lawrence Welk” (1970) ~ Lucy sends her visiting friend Viv on the  Universal Studios tour, where she is excited to have seen Doris Day’s bicycle!  All this is reported by Viv and neither Day nor her bicycle appear on screen. In real life, Doris Day was an avid bike rider. She rode to the studio on many occasions and pedaled around Beverly Hills until the police finally told her they couldn’t guarantee her safety.  

Mame (1974) ~ Auntie Mame (Lucy) and her nephew Patrick (Kirby Furlong) bike through central park in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical.  

EXERCISE BIKES

“The Charm School” (1954) ~ At Phoebe Emerson’s salon, Lucy and Ethel work out on stationary bikes. If you don’t remember this moment, it is because it was cut before broadcast. The press photos, however, survive. 

“Lucy and the Countess Lose Weight” (1965) ~ At a health farm managed by Mr. Mooney, Lucy and Rosie (Ann Sothern) pedal away the pounds! 

“Happy Anniversary and Goodbye” (1974) ~ Norma and Fay (Nanette Fabray) keep fit for their husbands in Ball’s first post-series TV special. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a masseur. 

SONG CYCLE

“Lucy and the Generation Gap” (1969) ~ Includes the song “Daisy Bell” aka “Bicycle Built for Two” written in 1892 by British songwriter Harry Dacre.  

The song is heard again in “Lucy’s Lucky Day” (1971). 

You’ll look sweet Upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two!

CALL ME MR. BIKE

“Tennessee Ernie Hangs On” (1954) ~ featured Richard Reeves as Ernie’s old pal Lester Bike, host of “Milliken’s Chicken Mash Hour”.  “Lucy Saves Milton Berle” (1964) ~ featured Milton Frome as Jerry Bike, Berle’s agent. The agent’s name is never spoken aloud, but is listed in the end credits. 

A Lucille Ball impersonator takes a carefree trike ride at Disney Studios. [photo by Lori Mundy].  

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Dominique Darbois

Dominique Darbois (1925-2014) was the daughter of a major specialist of Asian arts and a novelist. She participated in the Free French Forces during the Second World War in 1941. Being a member of the resistance and Jewish, she was arrested and imprisoned at the Drancy camp for two years. In 1944, she continued to fight against the occupiers and received the Resistance Medal. In 1945 France was liberated and Darbois left for Indochina via Shanghai. Although she was only twenty, she had already lived several lives. After the war ended, she came back to France and became the assistant of the French photographer Pierre Jahan, which prompted her career as a photographer.

In 1951, she organized an expedition to Amazonia and Guyana with Francis Mazière and Wladimir Ivanov, from which originated four publications: “Parana le petit Indien” (1952), “Les Indiens d’Amazonie” (1954), “Mission Tumuc-Humac” (1954), “Yanamalé village of the Amazon”. The first publication was translated into eight languages. She then began the collection "Enfants du monde” [Children of the world], a series of twenty volumes containing images and texts by Darbois herself. This collection offered a world tour not from an ethnographic standpoint but rather as a photographer committed to meet children in a world where not everyone was born equal. She surveyed over fifty countries.

If she spent only a few days in Mongolia in 1957, she actually stayed much longer in China during the Hundred Flowers period [during which the Communist Party encouraged its citizens to openly express their opinions of the communist regime]. Thanks to the French photojournalist Henri Cartier-Bresson – who photographed the last days of the political party Kuomintang in 1949 – she obtained a visa only a few people would get at that time. She accompanied an archaeological expedition that led her to photograph the Maijishan Grottoes in Gansu province as well as the Gobi Desert. She captured daily life in both cities and the countryside, while seizing traditions: acrobatics, games of chance, operas, puppets shows… and the new oil refineries around Lanzhou, oil wells around Yumen, political posters, and even the lives of prisoners in labour camps.

In 1960 she published “Les Algériens en guerre” [Algerian at war]. She completed reportage on the maquis and the training camps of the National Liberation Front [the socialist political party in Algeria] in Tunisia. This reportage was forbidden in France. Darbois was interested in the moving world and in ancient civilizations. She published “Kaboul, le passé confisqué. Trésors du musée de Kaboul, 1931-1965” [Kabul, the confiscated past. Treasures of the Kabul Museum, 1931-1965] (2002).

While she could have put aside her cameras, started to manage her archives, once again she committed herself to women in France and in Africa. She published then “Afrique, terre de femmes” [Africa, land of women] (2004) and “Terre d’enfants” [Children's Land] (2004), with a text written by Pierre Amrouche. This was her ultimate work

Written by Françoise Denoyelle

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Le Tour Auto 2023, organisé par Peter Auto, est une course de voitures classiques qui se déroule du 17 au 23 avril prochains en France. L'événement a débuté ce jour au Grand Palais éphémère de Paris, où les voitures seront exposées avant de prendre le départ. Le parcours de cette édition du Tour Auto comprendra plus de 2 000 kilomètres à travers la France, avec des étapes à Dijon, Lyon, Valence, Nîmes et Biarritz. Les participants passeront par des routes sinueuses et des circuits automobile légendaires, tels que le circuit de Dijon-Prenois, le circuit du Castellet et le circuit de Pau-Arnos. La compétition est ouverte aux voitures de course classiques construites entre 1951 et 1973, divisées en six catégories. Les marques représentées incluent Porsche, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar et Aston Martin, entre autres.

Le Tour Auto est considéré comme l'un des événements les plus prestigieux dans le monde des voitures classiques et attire des participants et des spectateurs du monde entier. Cet événement est une occasion unique de voir en action des voitures classiques exceptionnelles sur des routes, des circuits et des paysages magnifiques de la France.

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Wat gebeurde er op 17 juni? 1951 - WIM VAN EST RIJDT ALS EERSTE NEDERLANDER IN DE GELETRUI NA DE 12e ETAPPE IN DE TOUR DE FRANCE Dat plezier duurde voor Van Est echter niet lang. Hij viel namelijk tijdens de afdaling van de Col d'Aubisque in een ravijn. Op een filmpje, dat pas in 1992 voor het eerst opdook, is te zien hoe een huilende Van Est aan een ketting van fietsbanden omhoog wordt gehesen. Hoewel hij zeventig meter naar beneden viel, bleef hij vrijwel ongedeerd, maar zijn Tour was wel voorbij... Klik op de link hieronder voor meer Nieuws van Vroeger: http://johnooms.nl/2024/07/17/17-juli/

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PARIS - NICE 2024

PARIS-NICE-ROME 1959: DE LA VILLE LUMIÈRE À LA VILLE ÉTERNELLE

L’arrivée sur la Promenade des Anglais le 10 mars prochain envoie une invitation au mois de juillet, lorsque l’arrivée finale du Tour de France sera jugée pour la première fois loin de Paris, sur la place Masséna de Nice. source : ASO Organisation

Les archives de la Course au soleil révèlent un autre point commun avec le parcours de la Grande Boucle 2024, puisque sa 17e édition emmenait le peloton depuis Paris jusqu’à Rome, en passant par Nice mais aussi Florence. En ce début de saison 1959, la « Course des deux capitales » a donné lieu à un duel avorté entre Jacques Anquetil et Roger Rivière, à la révélation d’une jeune garde avec les deux vainqueurs (oui, oui!) Jean Graczyk et Gérard Saint et à de spectaculaires coups manqués comme la frustrante déconvenue de Gastone Nencini, chez lui dans la capitale toscane. Récit en quatre épisodes d’une aventure franco-italienne mouvementée… et unique.

ÉPISODE 3: RIEN N’EST JOUÉ EN ITALIE

. La jeune garde aux commandes La Course au soleil franchit pour la première fois une frontière, dans l’étape Menton-Vintimile, alors que Jean Graczyk porte le maillot blanc de leader.

Gerard Saint est déjà lancé dans sa contre-offensive lorsque la course entre sur le territoire italien. ©PresseSports

C’est maintenant lui qui porte les espoirs de la formation Helyett-Leroux, du haut de ses 25 ans. Mais « Popof », comme on le surnomme dans le peloton et dans la presse, s’apprête à encaisser les coups que lui promet le clan d’en face, celui des Rapha-Géminiani, par deux gamins encore plus jeunes que lui. Roger Rivière et Gérard Saint, tous deux âgés de 23 ans, mènent une offensive sérieuse dans la montée de la Turbie.

À l’arrivée à Vintimile, Saint a nettement devancé ses deux premiers poursuivants, Roger Rivière et Louison Bobet. ©PresseSports

Excellents grimpeurs, probablement les plus en forme du moment quand la route s’élève, ils parviennent à éloigner Graczyk, à qui il reste tout de même à l’arrivée une belle avance après avoir cédé une grosse minute. Dans cette courte étape (72 km) à très haute intensité, « les battus de Nice furent les vainqueurs de Vintimile » comme l’écrit Jacques Marchand de L’Equipe dans un encadré intitulé « La revanche du Saint ». Ce jour-là, le Normand relance en effet ses chances de victoire. Le match est lancé entre les jeunes loups.

Bobet bouge encore

Louison Bobet retrouve des couleurs, il se montre à nouveau capable de peser sur la course. ©PresseSports À ce stade de sa carrière, Louison Bobet a déjà acquis le statut de légende du sport français. Si ses premiers exploits datent de 1951, année où il s’impose à la fois sur Milan-Sanremo et le Tour de Lombardie, il réalise son grand chef d’œuvre sur les étés 1953, 54 et 55, en devenant le premier vainqueur de trois Tours de France consécutifs. Le Normand a quelques bonnes habitudes sur la Course au soleil, qu’il a accrochée à son palmarès en 1952 et où il a levé les bras sur 7 étapes au total. Mais à près de 34 ans, il ne fait plus partie des favoris les plus évidents. L’impression se confirme en première semaine, Bobet évoluant en léger retrait par rapport à Anquetil, Rivière ou Saint. Mais dans l’étape de Vintimile, il se montre offensif dès le début et suit le mouvement lancé par les deux derniers nommés dans la montée de la Turbie. C’est avec eux qu’il atteint la première arrivée italienne et bien que battu dans l’ordre par Saint et Rivière, sa troisième place a fait forte impression, dans le peloton et chez les journalistes L’Equipe. Le lendemain, Jacques Augendre titre son papier « Louison Bobet a rajeuni de cinq ans… ».

Anglade s’invite dans le match

Henri Anglade sent qu’il a un gros coup à jouer dans l’échappée de l’étape Vintimille-Chiavari. ©PresseSports S’il a ponctuellement montré de belles choses sur ses deux premiers Tours de France en 1957 et 1958, Henri Anglade n’a pas encore la faveur des pronostics en abordant Paris-Nice-Rome. Toutefois, le Lyonnais est encore dans le coup au moment d’attaquer l’étape de Chiavari. Sur les routes où il conserve quelques bons souvenirs de son récent de voyage de noces, il est l’un des artisans majeurs de l’échappée du jour et surtout le mieux classé au général parmi ces neuf coureurs de tête. Derrière eux, les acteurs du général se lancent dans un harcèlement systématique du maillot blanc, Jean Graczyk. La bataille en règle empêche les attaquants de prendre réellement le large, mais Anglade se retrouve en position de prendre la tête du classement général… jusque dans les derniers kilomètres. Sur la ligne d’arrivée, le verdict est amer : il échoue pour neuf secondes dans sa tentative de prise de pouvoir. Deuxième de la hiérarchie, Anglade tient manifestement la forme, mais aura du mal à réitérer une opération du même ordre sur les trois étapes restant à courir.

Nencini privé d’un triomphe à domicile

Au lendemain de sa déconvenue à domicile, Gastone Nencini reste encore amer.©PresseSportsGastone Nencini n’est pas encore le Maillot Jaune qui a eu le privilège des félicitations du général de Gaulle lors d’un arrêt du peloton à Colombey-les-deux-Eglises, alors qu’il s’apprêtait à boucler en vainqueur le Tour de France 1960. Mais le gagnant du Giro 1957 est déjà l’un des favoris de la Course au soleil en prenant le départ. L’Italien joue un peu en retrait sur le chrono de Vergèze et ses espoirs s’éloignent encore en retrouvant son pays. Au matin de l’étape de Florence, il accuse près de 6 minutes de retard sur Graczyk, mais se promet de frapper un grand coup à domicile. À l’attaque tout au long de la journée, ils se présente pour le final dans une situation favorable, au sein d’un groupe de neuf coureurs parmi lesquels il a ses chances. Nencini parvient même à se détacher mais à une centaine de mètres de l’entrée dans le stade qui accueille l’arrivée, un gendarme commet sa bourde de l’année en aiguillant le champion toscan sur une mauvaise route. Ecarté sur ce malheureux coup du sort, il laisse Pierino Baffi pénétrer en solitaire sur la cendrée et s’imposer. Le Lombard, déjà vainqueur d’étape sur les trois grands tours, profite de ce nouveau succès pour prendre position sur le podium provisoire (3e), à deux jours de l’arrivée.

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🚴‍♂️ Mont Ventoux is one of the most iconic climbs in the world of cycling. Located in the Provence region of France, it has been a regular feature in the Tour de France since 1951. With its challenging gradient and stunning views, it's no wonder that cyclists from all over the world flock to conquer this mountain. 🗻 At 1,912 meters high, Mont Ventoux is a formidable challenge for even the most experienced cyclist. However, with the right preparation and knowledge, it is possible to conquer this mountain. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there are a variety of routes and tips that can help you make the most of your Mont Ventoux experience. 🌞 From the classic ascent from Bedoin to the lesser-known routes from Sault and Malaucene, there are plenty of options to choose from. Each route offers its own unique challenges and rewards, so it's important to do your research and choose the one that's right for you. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the best routes and tips for cycling Mont Ventoux, so you can make the most of your climb.1. The Best Routes for Cycling Mont Ventoux: A Comprehensive GuideMont Ventoux is a legendary climb in the cycling world. Here are the best routes: 1. Bedoin Route: The classic route, 21.5 km with an average gradient of 7.5%. Tough, but the most iconic. 2. Malaucene Route: 21.5 km with an average gradient of 7.5%. Less famous, but equally challenging. 3. Sault Route: 26 km with an average gradient of 4.5%. Longer, but less steep. Great for beginners. 4. Gorges de la Nesque Route: A scenic 90 km loop with a climb up the Nesque Gorge. A hidden gem. 5. Bédoin to Malaucène Route: A challenging 40 km loop that combines the classic Bedoin and Malaucene routes. Whichever route you choose, be prepared for the windy conditions and changing temperatures at the summit. 🌬️🌡️2. Preparing for the Climb: Essential Tips for Cycling Mont VentouxBefore cycling Mont Ventoux, it's important to prepare yourself physically and mentally. Here are some essential tips: Train on hills to build endurance and strength Ensure your bike is in good condition Bring appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions On the day of the climb, start early to avoid the heat and crowds. Don't forget to: Stay hydrated and fuel your body with snacks Take breaks when needed, but avoid stopping for too long Stay focused and positive, even when it gets tough When approaching the summit, be aware of the changing landscape and weather conditions. Remember to: Take in the breathtaking views Be cautious on the descent, as it can be steep and windy Celebrate your accomplishment with a well-deserved meal and drink 🍻 With these essential tips, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the challenging climb of Mont Ventoux. Good luck! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️3. The Three Routes of Mont Ventoux: Which One is Right for You?Mont Ventoux is a challenging climb that attracts cyclists from all over the world. There are three routes to the top, each with its own unique characteristics. The Bedoin route is the most popular, with a steady gradient and stunning views. 🚴‍♀️ The Malaucene route is longer and less steep, with more shaded sections. 🌳 The Sault route is the easiest, with a gradual incline and fields of lavender. 🌸 Choosing the right route depends on your level of fitness and experience. The Bedoin route is the most challenging, with steep sections and strong winds. The Malaucene route is a good choice for intermediate cyclists who want a longer climb with less traffic. The Sault route is the easiest, but still requires a decent level of fitness. No matter which route you choose, be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. The climb can take several hours, so pace yourself and enjoy the stunning views along the way. 🏞️4. The Ultimate Challenge: Cycling Mont Ventoux in One DayCycling Mont Ventoux in one day is the ultimate challenge for any cyclist. The mountain is 1,912 meters high, with a 21-kilometer climb and an average gradient of 7.5%. The route starts in the town of Bedoin and takes you through stunning landscapes, including forests, rocky terrain, and lavender fields. Make sure you have the right gear, including a lightweight bike, a helmet, and cycling shoes. Stay hydrated and fuelled with snacks and energy drinks throughout the ride. Take breaks when needed, but keep pushing yourself to reach the summit. The climb is challenging, but the reward is worth it. At the summit, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Don't forget to take a photo at the famous summit marker and celebrate your achievement with a cold drink and a meal at one of the local restaurants. 🍻🍴5. Safety First: Important Considerations for Cycling Mont VentouxBefore cycling Mont Ventoux, ensure you have the right gear. Helmet, gloves, and cycling shoes are a must. Check weather conditions before heading out. Dress appropriately, and bring extra layers. Stay hydrated. Bring enough water and electrolyte drinks. Refill at the bottom and top of the mountain. Be aware of the road. It's narrow and winding. Keep to your lane and watch for cars and other cyclists. Don't push yourself too hard. Take breaks, and listen to your body. Don't hesitate to stop if you feel unwell. Stay visible. Wear bright clothing and use lights. Be careful when descending, and use your brakes wisely. Be respectful of other cyclists and hikers. Yield to uphill traffic and follow the rules of the road. Finally, have fun! Cycling Mont Ventoux is a challenging but rewarding experience. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️6. What to Expect: A Breakdown of the Difficulty Levels of Mont Ventoux's RoutesMont Ventoux is a challenging climb that attracts cyclists from all over the world. Here's a breakdown of the difficulty levels of its three routes: Bédoin Route: the most famous and difficult route, with an average gradient of 7.5% and a length of 21.8 km 🚴‍♂️💪 Malaucène Route: slightly less challenging than Bédoin, with an average gradient of 7.5% and a length of 21.5 km 🚴‍♀️💪 Sault Route: the easiest of the three, with an average gradient of 4.4% and a length of 26 km 🚴‍♂️👍 Expect steep and relentless climbs, with little respite. The weather can also be unpredictable, with strong winds and sudden temperature drops. Proper preparation is key! Bring enough water and food to last the entire climb 🍎🥤 Wear appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions 🧥🌦️ Check your bike's brakes, gears, and tires before starting the climb 🚲🔧 Don't be discouraged by the difficulty level. The stunning views and sense of accomplishment at the top make it all worth it 🏞️🏆 In conclusion, cycling Mont Ventoux can be a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right preparation and mindset, cyclists can conquer this iconic mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top. Remember to stay hydrated, bring appropriate gear, and take breaks when needed. Whether you choose to tackle the classic route from Bedoin, the scenic route from Sault, or the lesser-known route from Malaucene, each offers its own unique challenges and rewards. Whichever route you choose, be sure to take in the stunning scenery and enjoy the sense of accomplishment when you reach the summit. 🚴‍♀️🏔️ So, if you're up for a cycling adventure, Mont Ventoux is definitely worth considering. With its challenging climbs, beautiful landscapes, and rich history, it's no wonder this mountain has become a bucket list destination for cyclists around the world. So, start planning your trip and get ready to conquer the Giant of Provence! 🌄🚴‍♂️ https://cyclingshop.uk/cycling-mont-ventoux-tips-routes/?_unique_id=648d1bdec48bd

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Scheur

De koersfiets uit de jaren vijftig? Veredelde bokkenkarren, van kleur voorzien door een fantasieloze en hoogstwaarschijnlijk kleurenblinde spuiter. Fietsen waarmee een ouderling op zondag wel gezien mocht worden. Om op zo’n fiets een brug over te komen, laat staan een berg, was een godswonder. Voor er één trap werd gegeven, waren onze naoorlogse renners al in het nadeel. Goddank voor die jongens,…

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Geminiani + Bobet + Koblet + Coppi = beaucoup de talent au centimètre carré.

(Tour 1951) https://t.co/oOhsrZLeyS

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Raphael Geminiani and Lucien Lazarides, Tour de France, 1951 (Image Miroir-Sprint, 8 July 1955, ddsiple / flickr)

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Filmography to Love and Adore (1900 - 2022 AD)

1900:

-Joan of Arc

-The One-Man Band

1901:

-History Of A Crime

1902:

-The Coronation of Edward VII

1903:

-Life of An American Fireman

1904:

-The Impossible Voyage

1905:

-Esmerelda

1906:

-The Story of The Kelly Gang

1907:

-L'Enfant Prodigue

1908:

-Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

-Fantasmagorie

1909:

-Princess Nicotine/The Smoke Fairy

-The Golden Louis

1910:

-Frankenstein

1911:

-Little Nemo

1912:

-The Beautiful Leukanida

1913:

-The Adventures of Kathlyn

1914:

-The Squaw Man

1915:

-Are You A Mason?

-Carmen

-Barnaby Rudge

1916:

-Civilization

-The Mystery of the Leaping Fish

1917:

-Charlie Chaplin: The Cure

1918:

-The Tenth Symphony

1919:

-Intoxication

1920:

-The Saphead

1921:

-L'Atlantide

-Charlie Chaplin: The Kid

1922:

-The Toll of The Sea

1923:

-The Unknown Tomorrow

-The Man in The Iron Mask

1924:

-Dante's Inferno

1925:

-Alfred Hitchcock: The Pleasure Garden

-The Phantom of the Opera

1926:

-The Great Gatsby

-The Devil's Wheel

-The Devil's Circus

-The Golden Butterfly

1927:

-The Jazz Singer

-Alfred Hitchcock: The Lodger (The Story of the London Fog)

-Metropolis

1928:

-Noah's Ark

1929:

-Alfred Hitchcock: Blackmail

-The Broadway Melody

1930:

-Hell's Angels

-Young Man of Manhattan

1931:

-The Man Who Came Back

-Bad Girl

1932:

-Smilin' Through

-Tarzan The Ape Man

-Strange Interlude

1933:

-Little Women

-Gold Diggers of 1933

1934:

-The Lost Patrol

-Riptide

1935:

-Alfred Hitchcock: The 39 Steps

1936:

-Reefer Madness

1937:

-Walt Disney: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

-The Good Earth

1938:

-Jezebel

-Alfred Hitchcock: The Lady Vanishes

1939:

-The Wizard of Oz

1940:

-Walt Disney: Pinocchio

-Alfred Hitchcock: Correspondent

-Walt Disney: Fantasia

-Charlie Chaplin: The Great Dictator

-Boom Town

1941:

-Alfred Hitchcock: Suspicion

-Orson Welles: Citizen Kane

1942:

-Casablanca

-Road To Morocco

1943:

-For Whom The Bell Tolls

-Alfred Hitchcock: Shadow of A Doubt

1944:

-Gaslight

-Double Indemnity

-Laura

-National Velvet

1945:

-Alfred Hitchcock: Spellbound

1946:

-The Best Years of Our Lives

-Alfred Hitchcock: Notorious

1947:

-Forever Amber

-The Egg And I

1948:

-The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

-The Search

1949:

-I Married A Communist

-The Man From Colorado

-The Heiress

1950:

-Walt Disney: Cinderella

1951:

-Quo Vadis

-Awaara

-That's My Boy

-The Thirteenth Letter

1952:

-The Big Sky

1953:

-The Robe

-Walt Disney: Peter Pan

1954:

-Magnificent Obsession

-Godzilla

1955:

-Sissi

-The Man With The Golden Arm

1956:

-Francis In The Haunted House

-And God Created Woman

-Anastasia

-The Rainmaker

1957:

-The Bridge on the River Kwai

-Yellow Crow

1958:

-Gigi

-The Defiant Ones

-I Want To Live!

1959:

-Ben-Hur

-The 400 Blows

1960:

-Mughal-E-Azam

1961:

-The Misfits

1962:

-The Manchurian Candidate

-Sundays and Cybéle

-Francis Ford Coppola: The Bellboy & The Playgirls

1963:

-Nurse On Wheels

-Shock Corridor

1964:

-The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night

-Mary Poppins

-Becket

-My Fair Lady

-Seven Days in May

-The Time Travelers

1965:

-The Sound of Music

-The Beatles: Help!

-The Spy Who Came in From The Cold

-The Shop on Main Street

1966:

-A Man for All Seasons

-Roman Polanski: Cul-de-sac

-La Battaglia di Algeri

1967:

-The Graduate

-The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour

1968:

-Psych-Out!

-Stanley Kubrick: 2001 A Space Odyssey

-The Girl on A Motorcycle

-Roman Polanski: Rosemary's Baby

-Candy

-Wild In The Streets

1969:

-The Night of the Following Day

-Psychout for Murder

-Medium Cool

-The Arrangement

-Easy Rider

1970:

-Donkey Skin

-I Drink Your Blood

-Night Slaves

-Patton

1971:

-Harold and Maude

-Billy Jack

-Stanley Kubrick: A Clockwork Orange

-Frank Zappa: 200 Motels

-Dirty Harry

1972:

-Francis Ford Coppola: The Godfather

-Slaughterhouse-Five

1973:

-The Hourglass Sanatorium

-The Crazies

-American Graffiti

1974:

-Francis Ford Coppola: The Conversation

1975:

-Satanico Pandemonium

1976:

-Martin Scorsese: Taxi Driver

1977:

-Rituals

-Blue Sunshine

1978:

-Deathsport

1979:

-Mad Max

-Francis Ford Coppola: Apocalypse Now

1980:

-Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

-The Exterminator

-Stanley Kubrick: The Shining

-Altered States

-The Octagon

1981:

-Christiane F.

1982:

-Silent Rage

1983:

-Star Wars VI: Return of The Jedi

1984:

-This is Spinal Tap

-Dune

-The Killing Fields

-Red Dawn

1985:

-The Emerald Forest

-Invasion U.S.A.

1986:

-Gus Van Sant: Mala Noche

-What Every Frenchwoman Wants

-Platoon

1987:

-The Girl

1988:

-Zombi 3

-Brain Damage

1989:

-Drugstore Cowboy

1990:

-Hardware

-Jacob's Ladder

-Les 1001 Nuits

1991:

-Oliver Stone: The Doors

-Richard Linklater: Slacker

1992:

-Batman Returns

1993:

-In The Name of The Father

-12:01

1994:

-The Stand

-The Crow

-Leon The Professional

-Pulp Fiction

1995:

-Before Sunrise

-The Basketball Diaries

-Billy Madison

1996:

-Mike Judge: Beavis And Butthead Do America

-Wes Anderson: Bottle Rocket

-Beautiful Girls

-Mission Impossible

1997:

-Conspiracy Theory

-Harmony Korine: Gummo

-Lost Highway

1998:

-The Truman Show

-Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

-The Big Lebowski

-Wes Anderson: Rushmore

-Vincent Gallo: Buffalo 66

1999:

-Stanley Kubrick: Eyes Wide Shut

-Fight Club

-The Matrix

-American Beauty

-The Blair Witch Project

2000:

-American Psycho

-Mission Impossible II

-Scary Movie

2001:

-Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away

-Wes Anderson: The Royal Tenenbaums

2002:

-Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones

-Damon Packard: Reflections of Evil

-Demonlover

-Equilibrium

-Panic Room

-Spun

2003:

-The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

-Oldboy

-Just Married

-Vincent Gallo: The Brown Bunny

-Party Monster

-Gus Van Sant: Elephant

2004:

-Before Sunset

-Fahrenheit 9/11

-The Day After Tomorrow

2005:

-Gus Van Sant: Last Days

2006:

-Jet Li: Fearless

-Candy

-Children of Men

-Little Miss Sunshine

-The Science of Sleep

2007:

-Hot Rod

2008:

-Tropic Thunder

-Batman: The Dark Knight

-Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II

-The Love Guru

-Be Kind Rewind

-Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

2009:

-The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus

-Harmony Korine: Trash Humpers

-Enter The Void

-Zombieland

-District 9

-We Live In Public

2010:

-My Joy

2011:

-The Sitter

-Drive

2012:

-Dredd

-Crystal Fairy & The Magic Cactus

-Jim Gaffigan: Mr Universe Standup Comedy

-Artificial Paradises

-Cloud Atlas

-Batman: The Dark Knight Rises

2013:

-A Field In England

-3096 Days

2014:

-Saint Laurent

2015:

-The Road

2016:

-The Love Witch

-Dernieres Nouvelles Du Cosmos (Latest News From The Cosmos)

2017:

-Low Life

2018:

-Mandy

-Waco

-Climax

2019:

-Joker

-1917

-Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

2020:

-Borealis

2021:

-Fear And Loathing in Aspen

-The Beatles/Peter Jackson: Get Back

-Juice WRLD: Into The Abyss

2022:

-Everything Everywhere All At Once