I believe that the "Berkeley Velo Sport" long-sleeve jersey (with front pockets!) that I got from Pete Rich is also made by Seregni & Gallazzi. Perhaps there is some sort of cosmic alignment with Nor-Cal going on?
Matthew Bowne Brooklyn, New York
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> From: cyclo_one@verizon.net
> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:08:49 -0500
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> CC: Stronglight49@aol.com
> Subject: Re: [CR] Front Pocket Jerseys-Pedali Alpini
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> Bob,
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> I love that Pedali Alpini jersey!! Yes, it was worn in club races and
> national races. I first saw it in the 1960 Tour of Somerville, worn by
> Mike Hiltner, and again that year at the Olympic road trials. Hiltner
> won Somerville and a place on the Olympic team. His riding style was
> unlike any we had seen on the East coast; long and low, using big
> gears. Of course I wanted a jersey like his. It had mojo and might
> give me the power to ride like him.
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> During my last visit to Peter Johnson's shop, he showed me several
> Alpini jerseys, and said Jan had considered making repros (Vintage
> Velos). Like your jersey, Peter's were made by Seregni & Gallazzi.
> They may have been ordered through Spencer Wolf, who imported Cinellis
> from Heidi Cinelli.
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> Back in the 1950s, when I imported Cinelli's, I always dealt with
> Heidi. Sometime in the early-1960s, I stopped with the bikes and
> switched to importing clothing and shoes for the New York bike race
> scene. The jerseys and shorts were made by Seregni & Gallazzi. I once
> mentioned this brand to Brett Horton, who said he had never heard of
> it. Now I know I'm not crazy.
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> Michael Allison
> New York, NY