ACCB-Saint Raphaël-Helyett-Hutchinson
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Legnano-Pirelli
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Pelforth-Sauvage-Le Jeune
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Margnat-Paloma
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Saint Raphaël-Gitane
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Bianchi
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Suisse
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Mercier-BP-Hutchinson
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Pelforth-Sauvage-Le Jeune
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Peugeot-BP-Michelin
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Suisse
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Peugeot-BP-Michelin
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15 x 15 x 3cm. Acrylic, mixed media on canvas.
The cycling jersey has been employed by the Tour since its origins - as an exhibition of allegiance, a badge of honour, and a billboard for commerce.
The first Tours were for individuals (touriste-routier ) and members of sponsored teams; National teams first appearing in 1930, and continuing until 1962, when Trade teams took over. Excluding 1967-68, that has been the case until the present day.
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2024.
