15th anniversary of Sports d’Epoque… Transaction with Cyclism’Actu!
It’s been 15 years Vintage Sports passionate about the history of the sport, its art and the apparel that goes with it. Having celebrated many great sports moments with its famous collections, the brand, produced in France and Portugal with its founders, Benoit and Jeraud Thierry d’Argenlieu They celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2022. On this occasion, Vintage Sports decided to organize a special operation for readers Bike news : for all orders over €49 including tax (and/or regardless of products) on the site Vintage Sportsby clicking HERE and fill it with this special code ACTUVIPdelivery is offered to you via Colissimo (relay point and home). Notify enthusiasts to discover and/or order Vintage Sports !
Video – Discovering the “ope” for Sports d’Epoque and its 15th anniversary
THE OLD GALLS
In 1919, Eugène Christophe became the first person to wear the jersey of the general classification leader of the Tour de France. nicknamed “old Gaul” Referring to the mustache he wore early in his career, Eugène Christophe is also famous for his great failure and great courage. In fact, he broke his fork 3 times in his racing career! The rules at the time required riders to repair broken forks alone and without help, making victory almost impossible. -made it possible. That’s why he’ll never win a holy victory. In turn, we invite you to continue telling his incredible story with simple and modern graphics, nicknamed products. smile and wink yellow to reveal.
Product:
– 100% cotton, 180 grams
– Ancient Castle on a printed bicycle
– Tricolor ribbing (sleeves)
– Sold together with the date sheet
TURRET
The Col du Tourmalet is an integral part of the “Legend of the Tour”. It was first photographed in 1910. Octave Lapize topped the Col du Tourmalet on July 21, 1910 for this first ascent. On this occasion, he said to the organizers: “You are murderers!” “. Since then, the Tourmalet has been crossed 79 times, more than every two years. It is the most crossed pass of the race of all the mountains combined. Many legends have marked the history of this pass, today we still see the fork at the beginning of the descent of the pass in 1913 we cite the exemplary courage of Eugene Christophe, nicknamed the Old Castle, who broke and walked fourteen kilometers to Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, which he repaired himself at the village blacksmith.
Product
– 100% cotton
– Le Tourmalet lettering and date on stick (stitched twill)
– Patterned bicycle graphic A reference to the mythical collar for cycling enthusiasts
– Tricolor ribs on the sleeves
– Tricolor neckband on the collar
– Sold together with the date sheet
MONT VENTUX
MONT VENTUX, COUNTRYSIDE OF PROVENCE. Reaching a height of 1910 meters, it dominates the surrounding plains. The roads once made by shepherds have given way to three main roads. The most iconic climb uses the entrance from the south. Starting from the village of Bédouin, the 21.6 kilometer climb with an elevation gain of over 1,600 meters has been the scene of legendary feats by history’s greatest cyclists. The first timed climb took place in 1908. Gabriel Jacques took 2 hours and 29 minutes to reach the summit. The current record belongs to Spain’s Iban Mayo from 2004 for 55 minutes and 51 seconds. Since 1951, several stage races have repeatedly used Mont Ventoux as a justice of the peace. It was created in 2019 Mont Ventoux Elevation Challenge is a one-day event designed for professionals. Bicycle tourists also use the same route the day before.
Product:
– Product made of premium cotton without compromise (100% cotton)
– We claim local and sustainable production! Graphics created in France, products made in Portugal
– Mont Ventoux lettering and date on stick (stitched twill)
– Embroidered bike graphics
– A reference to a mythical passage for cycling enthusiasts
– Tri-color interior cleaning tape
– The threaded ends on the arms are very strong
– The product is pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and fading
– Sold with date sheet, brand signature!
GALIBIER
COL DU GALIBIER IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ROAD CROSSINGS OF THE ALPS. It has become a mythical crossing for cyclists and bicyclists since 1911, the year of the race’s first ascent, when only one runner reached the summit without setting foot on the ground. Galibiere can be approached from Savoy, via the Col du Télégraphe from Saint Jean-de-Maurienne or from the south via the Col du Lautaret. In both cases, the climb involves an ascent of more than 30 km. Since 1911, it has been run more than 70 times in the race, for example in Valloire or Briançon, with arrivals often judged at the foot of the descent. A century after the first ascent, in 2011, the summit finish was observed there for the first time. Over the years, thanks to technical progress in bicycles, Galibier has become accessible to cycling tourists. This is how the Galibier Challenge is now organized every year. Women and men over the age of 17 can participate.
Product:
– Product made of premium cotton without compromise (100% cotton)
– We claim local and sustainable production! Graphics created in France, products made in Portugal
– Calibrier lettering and date on bar (stitched twill)
– Embroidered bike graphics
– A reference to a mythical passage for cycling enthusiasts
– Tri-color interior cleaning tape
– The threaded ends on the arms are very strong
– The product is pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and fading
– Sold with date sheet, brand signature!
SPORTS DIRECTOR
The peloton of bicycles is inseparable from the march of cars, among them we find celebrities “SPORTS Directors“. His role emerged when the organizers of the competition changed the format of the competitions so that they were no longer run by individuals but by teams. The model of cars has clearly evolved over time, as has the way sports directors communicate with a particularly popular headset. His role is not just to smile back into the cyclists’ microphone or shout encouragement, but rather as a strategy facilitator and staff coordinator. The athletic director, often a former runner, is escorted by teammates in their cars, ready to intervene with any material, food or clothing problem.
Product: (*EXCLUSIVE ON EHMAZ BUT AVAILABLE AGAIN IN MARCH 2023)
– The sports director shirt is made of uncompromising premium cotton (100% cotton) We claim local and sustainable production! A graphic created in France, a sweatshirt designed in a Portuguese retro style, a car with printed bicycles
– The product is pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and fading
– Historical file, shirt sold with brand signature!
NO JULY (*MARCH, 2023 new product)
Can’t wait for July obviously featuring the biggest bike party ever to rock the little queen’s fans this summer! For more than 100 years, the mythical finish, which has passed several times by the place de l’étoile, commemorates the courage and dedication of the runners who spent more than 3 weeks to a victorious and worthy finish. For some, it symbolizes victory (but they are few!), and for others, it represents the courage to stand to the end! This finish is also reminiscent of July 23, 1989, when Frenchman Laurent Fignon beat American Greg LeMond by 8 seconds in the final stage, the Frenchman was 50 seconds ahead at the start… 8 small seconds will remain forever. engraved in the memory of all bike lovers!
