Lest we forget while we are discussing WWII and the lost frame builders of France
One of the greatest, if not the greatest racing cyclist, of all time was also a prisoner of war in WWII.
Tomorrow, the 2nd January 2010 , will mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of FAUSTO COPPI, from malaria..Or was it from an overdose of cocaine that was fed to him
At only around 5'9" tall, and riding a 60cms frame, he must have had some of the longest legs of any peloton.
I shall mark the occasion with as long as possible a climb...in the saddle... hands on the top of the bars..
Norris Lockley
Settle UK