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Joop Zoetemelk, a name synonymous with perseverance, consistency and cycling history. Born on December 3, 1946 in the small town of Rijpwetering, this Dutch cycling legend grew into one of the best Tour riders of all time. His career, which spanned a whopping 17 years, is a story of dedication and exceptional achievements. With 16 participations in the Tour de France – a record he shares with Sylvain Chavanel – and a glorious Tour victory in 1980, Zoetemelk has immortalized his name in cycling history. He was a master of riding Grand Tours, as well as numerous other victories, such...

After the success of last year, we are again organizing the TOUR DE RETRO weekend on June 23, 2024 together with fietscafé de Cyklist and Ton Merckx. On Sunday June 23 the tour will take place, on Saturday June 22 there will be a reconnaissance tour for the enthusiasts. It will again be a true retro cycling spectacle with - besides the wonderful Retro Tour - the Wheel of Fortune and a virtual Meet & Greet with cycling heroes of the past.      Program The Tour de Retro 2024 consists of 2 parts; a reconnaissance tour on Saturday and...

Eddy Merckx, born June 17, 1945 in Belgium, is widely considered one of the greatest cyclists of all time. When you hear Merckx, you think of triumphs, perseverance and dominance on the bike. Merckx's career consists of impressive feats. He won no less than 525 professional races, including five times the Tour de France, five times the Giro d'Italia and once the Vuelta a España. He also has three world championships, a multitude of classics and monuments under his belt. Merckx distinguished himself with not only his tremendous physical strength and endurance, but also his strong determination and competitive mindset....

In the world of cycling, there are names that stick, stories that are passed on for generations. One of those names is Piet Damen, a cycling legend from Lieshout and the oldest living Dutch professional cyclist. But what makes it so special? His impressive victory in the 1958 Peace Race, a feat that no other Dutchman has ever imitated. The Peace Race: The Tour de France of the Eastern Bloc The Peace Race, also known as the "Internationale Friedensfahrt", was one of the most prestigious cycling races in the former Eastern Bloc. At a time when the Cold War divided...

Cyclocross riders have been trudging through the winter for more than a centuryor The story goes that around 1900, during races from village to village, it didn't matter much which road you took. So the real tough guys opted for the shortest route, through fields, forests, and ditches in a straight line to the next village. Cyclocross, also known as cyclocross, was born. The French military man Daniel Gousseau is referred to as the founder of cyclocross as a sport. The bicycle was also a military means of transport around 1900, and his corps of cyclists sought ways to keep...

Born on March 23rd, 1937, in the Zeeland village of Schore, De Roo would become one of the most versatile and respected cyclists of his generation. His cycling career, marked by triumphs and victories, left a lasting impression on the sport. Early years and rise De Roo's love of cycling began in his youth, where he quickly gained notoriety in local races. At the age of seventeen, he rode his first race in the amateurs. During the 1957 Olympia's Tour, Jo de Roo won the second stage from Steenwijk to Eindhoven. At that time he was affiliated with the 'Theo...

Staat het wielershirt, wielertruitje, wielerjack of wielertenue dat je zoekt niet op onze website? Geen probleem! We verwijzen je graag door naar onze andere website, waar je een unieke collectie van meer dan 2.500 historische wielershirts vindt. Samen met wielertruienverzamelaar Ton Merckx bieden wij een exclusieve service: we maken een replica van jouw gekozen wielershirt uit de periode 1950-2000. De replica is een modern wielershirt dat qua design een exacte kopie is van het originele shirt. Zodra je een bestelling plaatst, maken we hoge resolutiefoto’s van het originele ontwerp, die vervolgens worden omgezet in een nauwkeurig afdruksjabloon. Om copyrightredenen worden...

Retro Wielerkleding OUTLET in het Klokgebouw 254 – Zondag 23 Februari 2025 - Laatste Dag! alleen van 10:30 - 14:30 uurtoegang via intercom - bel 254 bij hoofdingang Klokgebouwlift linksachter in de hal naar 5e verdieping Diverse Retro wielershirts, wielerjacks en wielerbroeken voor een prikkie! Retouren, samples, uit de collectie, kleine foutjes en verkeerde maten – etc.. Diverse maten en modellen van RETRO CYCLING en REDTED. Retro Wielershirts: € 10Retro Wielerjacks: € 15Retro Wielerbroeken: € 15 Ook de volledige reguliere collectie is aanwezig! Tijdens de OUTLET zondag: OP DE REGULIERE COLLECTIE € 7,50 KORTING op webshopprijzen van RETRO-CYCLING.COM (uitgezonderd de wielerpetjes)....

Wij bieden de volgende lange wielerbroeken met zeem aan:REDTED - lange wielerbroek met zeem en bretels Geschikt voor fietstochten in het voorjaar en de herfst. Comfortabele, dunne elastische broek met uitstekende bewegingsvrijheid. Extra brede kwaliteitszeem (minder irritaties aan de lies) die is opgebouwd uit drie lagen: op de huid comfortabele lycra, een elastische 3D siliconen anti-shock laag met ademende lasergaatjes, afgestemd op je lichaam, en de derde laag is een goed ademende stof. De broek is zwart en de bretels zijn wit. Bij de enkels afgewerkt met een rits en een kleine reflecterende streep, een smalle elastische band met siliconen...