Steve- Just wondering if you (and the rest of the list) have seen any of the sites on the web that cover some - but not necessarily all - of the info you're looking for.
http://www.cyclingwebsite.net/
Only cyclingwebsite.net is in english, although their database often contains more detailed information in non-english languages.
There's overlap between the three. All contain roster information, team wins for the season, rider info, etc, etc. The first two have great picture collections, while the last has good jersey info. All seem to do a decent job covering teams at least back in to the 60's.
I used these sites extensively when documenting the bike color schemes
of Merckx sponsored teams in the 80's and 90's:
http://www.tearsforgears.com/
Jeremy Rauch Brooklyn, NY USA
On May 27, 2008, at 4:42 PM, Steve Birmingham wrote:
> With all the talk about the USBHOF, and the potential for a research
> library, I think the time may be
> right to propose a couple projects I've had in mind for some time now.
>
> The first would be a somewhat less complex version of what some
> members of
> the Society for American baseball research do. That would be simply
> going
> through local papers, and writing short articles about some cycling
> topics
> from any era. it could be as simple as just making a list of who
> rode in pro
> or amateur races in an area in say the 1910's, to some thing more
> detailed.
> Even team rosters don't seem to be easily found, even for teams from
> the
> early 80's sure, we all "know" who the big names rode for, and when,
> but
> what about the rest of the riders?
> The articles could be made into a newsletter, since some of the
> articles
> wouldn't be appropriate here.
>
> The second is a bit more ambitious, but I think it would have value
> to many
> of us. I'd like to find a way to
> make a reference of team paint schemes and other markings. They
> aren't truly
> consistent, but a general guide as to
> what a particular team paint job was compared to replicas sold to
> the public
> would be interesting. Even a list of
> replicas offered would be an interesting thing. And yes, I have some
> idea
> just how complex this really is. Ideas would be appreciated, but
> right now,
> I'm thinking of coloring generic bike outlines and adding notes.
>
> I've already used up 2 of my posts today, so I'll let things
> percolate for
> now, and answer either offline or tomorrow (Or both)
>
> Steve Birmingham
> Lowell, Massachusetts
> USA