Pic of the Day 6 March 2005
Paris-Brest-Paris 1948
(Three pics that go together)
1. The Rebour Tandem
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Some of you might recognize Mme Rebour, or at least recognize her husband. For her, PBP begins with pumping the tires. From "Miroir Sprint" No.120, 6 September 1948.
2. Hendrickx Leads Fazio
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(Proof that Albert Hendrickx recovered from his terrible crash in yesterday's Pic of the Day.) Albert Hendrickx leads Mario Fazio in the closing kilometers of the 1948 Paris-Brest-Paris. From "Miroir Sprint" No.120, 6 September 1948.
3. Hendrickx Wins P-B-P 1948
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In the final sprint on wet cobbles, Albert Hendrickx beats fellow Belgian Francois Neuville to the line. 1,200 of racing, and separated by one bike length. From "Miroir Sprint" No.120, 6 September 1948.
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