9 June 1945. Luis Ocaña is born. The eccentric rider is still known as the challenger to Eddy Merckx in the Tour. His palmares include two overall...
The late 19th century is the heyday of American cycling. Bike manufacturers sprung up like mushrooms, trying to get in on the action. In the spring...
The late 19th century is the heyday of American cycling. Bike manufacturers sprung up like mushrooms, trying to get in on the action. In the spring...
The flourishing of cycling in a certain region often follows a set pattern. A few enthusiasts pick up the phenomenon, move to regions where...
In spring 2022, the KOERS collection was expanded to include six striking historic racing bikes dating from around 1900. What makes them special is...
'The cycling milkman', 'the soup' and 'the Flemish Poulidor'. Three nicknames of former cycling champion Frans Verbeeck (81), each with their own...
For as long as I can remember, my maternal grandparents have lived in Kuurne. Of course, I still go there regularly today, and when I was still...
The early days of professional cycling in the UK were mainly focused on the velodrome. Only after a first exchange with the European continent,...
In 2022, it will be 50 years since Eddy Merckx broke the hour record. The images from then - an exhausted Merckx having to be helped off his bike -...
The hour record exudes magic. More than that, whoever sets a record is immediately assured of a place in the history books. Exactly 50 years ago,...
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