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TdF: Grand Depart, Startlist, Stage profile

on June 28, 2024

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Grand Depart: Florence, Italy

Stage profile 111th TdF

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Robert Millar- his Dauphiné.

Up in his element. Millar, sporting his new team jersey, in the mountains at the 1989 Dauphiné. Robert Millar joined Z-Peugeot in 1989 and it turned out to be a good team for him. The team was captained by Greg Lemond and due to him, received a huge budget increase to 3 millon pounds. A good reason for a generous salary increase for the likes of Millar & LeMond. Millar was a proven grimpeur, with KOM wins in the 1984 Tour & the 1987 Giro d’Italia. The week long mountainous stage race of the Dauphiné Libéré complemented his climbing abilities. At the 1989 Dauphiné, the Scot did very well finishing second overall winning a mountain stage and the green climbers’ prize. During the 1990 Dauphiné, the Scot slugged it out with fellow climbing star Thierry Claveyrolat. Their battle royale was on stage 6 with Millar coming in a close second from Claveyrolat by only 2 seconds. With a dogged tenaciousness he eventually took the overall. I believe that Dauphiné victory was Mi

The Winter Cycling Cap

Phil Anderson, 1984 Het Volk... A soggy, cold, miserably wet day here in Vancouver spurred your author to stay indoors and think about winter cycling caps. I'm trying to find out the origin of the humble winter cycling cap. And as far as I can determine, through my research, is that it's probably from wind swept Belgium. It more than makes sense from the land of wet, rain harshness as an important way for a cyclist to stay warm in inclement conditions. Covering the head is important since 40-45% of body heat is loss from the head. Belgian cyclists can't be wrong. Galstudio's handmade Presta Winter Cycling Cap ... It started with the basic wool brimless cap. Just put on a tuque and ride. And, most likely proceeded with a brim to guard against freezing rain and the cutting wind. Add ear flaps as a perfect, practical way to keep the back of the neck warm. My first winter cycling cap is from the early eighties. In bright red with the bold, COLNAGO in wh

Selle Italia Flite 1990 - Road Test

Take Flite photos Cycling Art I came to the conclusion (during the holidays) that after 27 years of loyal service my cracking and peeling San Marco Rolls was due for a change. So, with careful consideration, I went for the Selle Italia Flite 1990. I received my Flite, promptly from one of my favorite online shops, last week and today finally put it to use. The weather was warm (10C) - perfect conditions for a test ride. The Selle Italia Flite 1990, is a throwback to... well the 1990s. It's very svelte, the lightest saddle I've owned (230g), wrapped in genuine leather, and has hollow titanium rails. Its distinctive nose is cut deep to avoid chafing, wide rear slightly raise section that is quite comfortable. I understand that plenty of riders love this saddle, over the years, pushing it to iconic status. This saddle started the lightweight saddle revolution in 1990. On to my 40km ride - I threw in a few hills, downhills and long fast flat sections to use

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