Unusual cycling pictures

[Fnaar]

Paul Guignard
Original Vintage Photograph (5"x7")

Original Speed Freak…..

At the beginning of the 20th century, motor-paced racing was all the rage. Tucked close behind the big motors, the "stayer" riders -forks turned backward and gears impossibly high- absolutely flew. France's Paul Guignard was among the best. Placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the World Championships of 1913, 1905 and 1921, he was also the 4 time European Champion.

Once pneumatic tires came to being, speed records shot up significantly. From 1895 to 1905 the maximum speed records rose from 46km to 89km per hour. Then Guignard put his stamp of authority. This photo, taken in Paris by famed photographer M. Rol, celebrated his world speed record behind the motor of 101.623km per hour. Image going that fast on the bike in the photo!

www.HortonCollection.com

 

[Venod]

Paul Guignard
Original Vintage Photograph (5"x7")

Original Speed Freak…..

At the beginning of the 20th century, motor-paced racing was all the rage. Tucked close behind the big motors, the "stayer" riders -forks turned backward and gears impossibly high- absolutely flew. France's Paul Guignard was among the best. Placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the World Championships of 1913, 1905 and 1921, he was also the 4 time European Champion.

Once pneumatic tires came to being, speed records shot up significantly. From 1895 to 1905 the maximum speed records rose from 46km to 89km per hour. Then Guignard put his stamp of authority. This photo, taken in Paris by famed photographer M. Rol, celebrated his world speed record behind the motor of 101.623km per hour. Image going that fast on the bike in the photo!

www.HortonCollection.com

Toe overlap could be a problem.

 

[Fnaar]

Cycling Aerodynamics – 1913
Velo Torpille / Bicycle Torpedo
Original Vintage Photograph (4”x5”)

Bicycle Aerodynamics 100 Years Ago…...

Optimizing aerodynamic efficiency has been a part of cycling from the early days of the sport. This original photo from our collection shows the “Torpedo” that world hour record holder Marcel Berthet piloted to the delight of the Parisian crowds at the Parc des Princes Velodrome. So far, we have not found any documentation as to whether there was actually any real performance benefit to the “Torpedo”. Still, it looks really cool. Even if it was an albatross, one has got to believe it was a pretty amazing sight for the fans that saw it doing laps at the velodrome in Paris over a 100 years ago.

www.HortonCollection.com

 

[tyred]

Paul Guignard
Original Vintage Photograph (5"x7")
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That's one hell of a gear ratio

 

[rich p]

Love some of the pics on this thread - well worth a revisit

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Paul Guignard
Original Vintage Photograph (5"x7")

Original Speed Freak…..

At the beginning of the 20th century, motor-paced racing was all the rage. Tucked close behind the big motors, the "stayer" riders -forks turned backward and gears impossibly high- absolutely flew. France's Paul Guignard was among the best. Placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the World Championships of 1913, 1905 and 1921, he was also the 4 time European Champion.

Once pneumatic tires came to being, speed records shot up significantly. From 1895 to 1905 the maximum speed records rose from 46km to 89km per hour. Then Guignard put his stamp of authority. This photo, taken in Paris by famed photographer M. Rol, celebrated his world speed record behind the motor of 101.623km per hour. Image going that fast on the bike in the photo!

www.HortonCollection.com

To be honest, I'm slightly more concerned about the advert for 'Le Radium' in the background!!

 

[Herbie]

Ooooooo MATRON

 

[Herbie]

I'd love to get a copy of this print and frame it......its very amusing.....where can I get a copy please?

 

[Herbie]

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found your mum! :-) Time for your tea.

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Fab pic

 

[Beebo]

I'd love to get a copy of this print and frame it......its very amusing.....where can I get a copy please?

I dont know. I found it on google, but cant find it now, sorry, it was a few months ago.
Someone may be able to identify the race and help you out a bit.

 

[Octet]

I dont know. I found it on google, but cant find it now, sorry, it was a few months ago.
Someone may be able to identify the race and help you out a bit.

After a quick reverse image search, I think it might be part of the Tour de France on the Col De La Madeleine stage in 1979.

The names of the following cyclists also came up: Gerrie Knetemann and Ludo Peeters.

 

[Herbie]

After a quick reverse image search, I think it might be part of the Tour de France on the Col De La Madeleine stage in 1979.

The names of the following cyclists also came up: Gerrie Knetemann and Ludo Peeters.

cheers

 

[Andrew_Culture]

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Wasn't the boxer one of the riders brothers?

Although it does look like Cav on the bike

 

[Venod]

Will have to cut back on the training.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Will have to cut back on the training.

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Is that even physically possible??