Campagnolo Nuovo Record from 1967 to 1987
The Campagnolo Nuovo Record group was produced from 1967 to 1987. However, there are many different versions
How Michel Pollentier became a champion thanks to the fall out of Freddy Maertens
After the 10th stage in the 1977 Giro d'Italia, Michel Pollentier became a leader after a long period of super servant for Freddy Maertens
Construction of the steel racing bike: the headset
A headset is a very important part of the bicycle, as it is the connection between the frame and the handlebar.
Girardenga and Binda. the first champions
A few years before the legendary duels between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali, there were 2 other campionissimi: Costante Girardengo and Alfredo Binda
Bike in the spotlight: Kessels with Campagnolo Super Record group
The bike in the spotlight is a Main d'or by Fernand Kessels, from the 1970s with a Campagnolo Super Record group
Bicycle in the spotlight: Raleigh Rapide
The bike in the spotlight this time is a 1970s Raleigh Rapide in the typical colors of the once successful TI Raleigh team that won numerous victories in the years 1974 - 1983
Bicycle in the spotlight: Main d'Or with Shimano Golden Arrow group
In the spotlight this time is a Main d'Or from the 1980s with a Shimano 105 Golden Arrow group. Main d'Or was the trademark of the Ostend bicycle maker Fernand Kessels who also made the frames for Eddy Merckx, among others.
Bike in the spotlight: Venturelli Corso
The racing bike in the spotlight this time is a Belgian Venturelli Corso from the 1980s. A very popular model at the time