Wouldn't you like to know what was in those musettes? Any speculations? And , what is that thingie wrapped(?) around Aimo's downtube? Bill Gibson Tempe, AZ, USA
On 9/30/06, Joe King <joeking@fastmail.fm> wrote:
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> Hello Aldo,
> Looks to me that they have just passed a feeding station with their bonk
> bags on. Could it be he is looking for a team mate who might have slowed
> to have his musette passed up?
> Bartolemo Aimo competed in three Tour de France's 1924/25/26 and he won
> two stages. The first Tour he rode was in 1924 in Legnano colours and
> finished overall fourth. His two stage wins were in 1925 Stage 13
> Nice-Briancon when riding for Alcyon and 1926 Stage 14 coincidentally
> Nice-Briancon again riding for Alcyon. In 25 and 26 he finished third
> overall.
> Robert Jacquinot competed in seven consequetive Tour de France's from
> 1919 to 1925 and had four stage victories. His stage wins were in 1922
> on Stage 1 Paris-LeHavre and Stage 3 Cherbourg-Brest and again the
> following year 1923 Stage 1 again Paris-LeHavre and Stage 5 Les
> Sables-d'Olonne-Bayonne.
> If you want to see a full list of any riders placings this is a great
> website:
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/
> Also if you want a great Tour de France book for your bookshelf you
> can't better Les Stars Du Tour De France by Jean Boully published by
> Bordas. Sure one of the many CR members who regularly visit France would
> grab you a copy whilst there.
> Can I say how much I enjoy your Pic of the Day and thanks. I am really
> interested in the halcyon days of classic Continental, American and
> British cycling between 1919-1939.
> Best wishes Joe and thanks.
> Croeso Cymru Joe King Nr. Maenaddwyn Ynys Mon Wales
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