Re: [Classicrendezvous] Boardman's new/old hour record bike

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

From: <GRIFFKS@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:02:21 EST
Subject: Re: [Classicrendezvous] Boardman's new/old hour record bike
To: monkey37@bluemarble.net, beyerc@mailserver.volvo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


.............a couple of months ago when it was mooted in the cycling mags. that Chris Boardman was going for a "retro style" hour record there was a photo in 'Cycling Weekly' of Chris training for the attempt on a Cougar track iron (Cougar being a reputable local frame builder to Chris's home in the Wirral) this was an identical machine to the one he used for the attempt even right down to the frame colour...........it could be that it was simply re-badged 'LOOK' for this once only attempt mainly for sponsorship reasons as Chris (and I'm sure many of the top riders) has often ridden specialist bikes built outside of the sponsors names on the frame so long as the true builders details stay off record.............the marketing boys are more than happy to see their 'LOOK' logo whizzing round every lap and are probably not too bothered as to the type of tubing and construction as long as it conforms to regulations and gets maximum airplay within the media, I watched his attempt on Eurosport TV and it was very emotional the way his wife and the capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse with encouragement over the last twenty minutes when he was flagging with tiredness and falling behind schedule ...............what a way to finish your career! cheers

Griff King-Spooner (London UK)