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A Retro Cycling Ride in a Photogallery

June 9, 2021 at 11:52 am5 min reading

Love to be immersed in those vintage cycling pictures? Apparently, you are not alone. Dressed in vintage outfits, the participants of a retro cycling parade pedalled through Kyiv, Ukraine, to enjoy their love for the good ol’ times as well. Check out the photos from…

These Vintage Cycling Illustrations Will Make Your Day

November 18, 2020 at 3:01 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

As autumn is now in full swing and the long, dark days begin to take a toll on the mood of many, we feel the need to brighten up the day and pamper ourselves with a reasonable amount of nostalgia. Let’s dive into the past…

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Hell of the North: 10 Spectacular Vintage Photos of the Paris-Roubaix

February 23, 2017 at 2:22 pm

Road cycling

“Paris-Roubaix is a horrible race to ride but the most beautiful one to win,” Sean Kelly said of the Sunday in Hell and we’re not going to argue with him. Who has never been grateful for watching this classic on TV instead of riding out…

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9 Iconic Photographs from the History of Le Tour de France – Vol. 2

February 1, 2017 at 1:11 pm

Road cycling

We already published one article full of nostalgic Tour photographs, but there are so many great pictures symbolising the rich heritage of the Grand Boucle that we just had to do another one. So sit back and enjoy the beauty of the best race in…

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Beaten Up by a Lady? Violence Against Cyclists Is Nothing New

January 6, 2017 at 8:56 am

Urban cycling

With the rapid expansion of small and relatively cheap cameras like GoPro and the simplicity of viewing the captured scenes of cyclists being abused on YouTube, it might look like the violence against riders is on the rise. But as the vintage newspaper article below…

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10 Iconic Photographs from the History of Le Tour de France

November 25, 2016 at 9:34 am

Road cycling

These pictures symbolise what we both love and hate about the Grand Boucle. The rich heritage, the everlasting glory, the unbreakable dedication and the heart-breaking cheating. It’s all there. So let’s kick back and enjoy a little bit of nostalgia.

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Vintage Cycling Paradise: What Was It Like To Ride in Amsterdam During the 70s?

November 18, 2016 at 2:57 pm

Urban cycling

Governments from all around the world try to make their cities much more bike-friendly these days. But there are some countries which are way ahead in this regard. So why is it that places like Copenhagen have much better cycling infrastructure? This photo gallery we…

Vintage Cycling Adverts: Would These Make You Buy a Bike?

October 12, 2016 at 2:20 pm

Road cycling

The world of advertising might be the fastest evolving industry on Earth. With the ever demanding consumer and new technologies storming the market every day, companies need to stay sharp and fight for at least a bit of the spotlight for their own products. But…