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Les mémoires du peloton 2011 Calendar
A fabulous retro-inspired calendar with photographs spanning over 40 years
Featuring: Kelly, Merckx, Hinault, Raas, Moser, Gimondi, Lemond, Fignon, Bugno, Indurain, Chiappucchi, Boardman, Museeuw, Breu, Jones, Elliott, van der Poel
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Chiappucchi-Indurain. Tour de France 1991. Val Louron 1,450m. Photo: John Pierce. PhotoSport International uk usa asia.
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Type: Books/Calendars
Manufacturer: Prendas Ciclismo
"The calendar gives you a warm feeling...the images are diverse but evocative...some great races and some iconic faces...a timeless way to keep track of the year." Cycle Sport, January 2011..
"Just look at the pictures, containing a quality and ambience that may just have been lost in the transference to the contemporary digital world.... easily the best purchase you'll make this festive season" Brian Palmer (TWMP).
2010 was the first collaboration of Prendas Ciclismo and John Pierce (PhotoSport International) and we were delighted with the result!
Many moons ago when I became interested in cycling I often saw photos in the limited amount of printed media available credited to John Pierce/Photosport International. These were the days before the internet and the vast array of cycling magazines available today.
These photos always seemed to depict exotic locations and races that were somehow out of reach and a stark contrast to local time trials/circuit races/etc. Many years later, whilst researching our many retro replica jerseys, we still encountered fabulous photos accredited the same John Pierce.
Further research revealed that John was at all the important races and after a bit of cyber detective work, we had an email address for John and he turned out to be extremely helpful.
What amazed us, apart from the extraordinairy photographs, was the archive that John had amassed over the years. It was unbelievable how long he had been photographing top level cycling and the amount of iconic images he had in his picture library. When we tell you he has covered Le Tour de France 44 times, we kid you not!
We decided that we just had to make some of these images available to all and sundry and what better way to do it than with a calendar. Not only are the pictures unique and very evocative but John's recall of the moment when he took the picture and the equipment used is remarkable, almost like it was yesterday.
For 2011 we are back with more stunning photographs along with some small design improvements. We are also delighted to say that John has kindly written us a short story to accompany each photograph along with a link to a video clip for most months. If you wish to view the videos, click here to see the list.
Features:
- Great Retro Look!
- Exclusive to Prendas!
- Drilled for hanging
- Dimensions: 260mm x 210mm
- Wiro-Bound
- Printed in Full Colour
- 250gm Satimat Silk Pages
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What Customers said about this item and Prendas:
21/12, Just got the calendar - if anything, it is even better than last year - every photo is a gem and I love the little blurb with each one. I especially like the Museuuw/Tafi/Bortolami and the back cover shot of the approaching dust storm from P-R. Brings back lots of memories!!! But really they are a terrific collection and a very evocative set of shots... I.P. (LUX)
14/12, Thanks for the calendar. It can now replace my much disapproved by others FHM calendar I have currently pinned up! I really like Johns work. I remember him coming out to play sometimes on Sean Kelly's old Vitus! Keep up the good work. J.C. (GBR)
14/12, Your wonderful calendar is hung up on my kitchen door eagerly awaiting 1st Jan :-) some wonderful pics in there, loving the malc elliot one! G.A. (GBR)
14/12, Just returned from abroad and found the new Les mémoires du peloton calendar that I ordered on my desk. It's great, a must to have. G.C. (GBR)
14/12, Cool calender arrived in the post - thanks! Some great memories in this calendar - most of which I can remember!
B.S. (GBR)
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