Frankenorange
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Yates was a big lad.
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27motorhead
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Indeed he was. Saw him a couple of times flying past in the opposite direction when I was out cycling between 1994-1997 (when I was in college) around the lanes of Kent/East Sussex. He was like an express train!!!
dorset boy
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Frankenorange
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The Koppenberg i reckon. One of the famous climbs in Belgium that are used in the classics. Falling over/getting off was common before the gearing got alot lower. Nowadays; even when it is wet there will only be dismounts if a chain ships, or they have bunched up some. Tyres might grip better now, too, with some more science in the compounds.
Here is some info on the various climbs
The Koppenberg and the defining cobbles, bergs and climbs of the Belgian Classics
Throughout the history of the Classics, it's the cobbled roads of Flanders that have had the biggest impact on results and careers
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ChromeChainstay
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fignon and ?
Frankenorange
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Alain Bondue
dorset boy
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Jesper Skibby being run over, and Eric, Sean and Steve giving it someThe Koppenberg i reckon. One of the famous climbs in Belgium that are used in the classics. Falling over/getting off was common before the gearing got alot lower. Nowadays; even when it is wet there will only be dismounts if a chain ships, or they have bunched up some. Tyres might grip better now, too, with some more science in the compounds.
Here is some info on the various climbs
The Koppenberg and the defining cobbles, bergs and climbs of the Belgian Classics
Throughout the history of the Classics, it's the cobbled roads of Flanders that have had the biggest impact on results and careers
Old Ned
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Forget these furriners, what you need is some proper British racing! 1960's pro event, probably the Merseyside 4 Day in '66? Parbold Hill - or somewhere near there?
Pete Gordon with Billy Holmes just creeping into the frame. My mate Paul looking on.
Goz Goodman, Pete Gordon and Billy Holmes. Billy won the event overall.
Pete Gordon with Billy Holmes just creeping into the frame. My mate Paul looking on.
Goz Goodman, Pete Gordon and Billy Holmes. Billy won the event overall.
