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Above Left, Eric De Vlaeminck riding for Belgium, and carrying the Brooklyn name on his cycle clothing, at Crystal Palace in the World Professional Cyclo Cross Race on Sunday 25th February 1973. He went on to win the race to register Brooklyn`s first in their inaugural season, something I witnessed, as I was marshalling on the course at the time.Picture below shows his younger brother, Roger.

Surprisingly l have a tiny morsel of something in common with Roger De Vlaeminck, other than both of us being left handed and a love of cyclo cross. Seen below, he is racing against Felice Gimondi. Ironically, I raced against Gimondi, albeit, at cyclo cross!! Back in 1977, I was riding cross in the south of France in October to December. The club that I belonged to, Guidon St.Cyprien Blagnac in Toulouse, volunteered a number of riders,including yours truly, in some races. I was in the cyclo cross madison event, that was being held last. This particular race was a team of one pro and one amateur together, and I was teamed up with a 1st year pro, who, as the race went on,became more worried about injuries for the forthcoming season. So I don`t think anyone needs to ask about where I came, other than the lowest position of 10th. Ironically, three of the most well known names that rode this self same event were, Raymond Poulidor, Bernard Hinault, and none other than Felice Gimondi.One thing that still comes to mind about that day, even after nearly thirty years!, was the pre race meal before the event. Most of us were sitting there munching away, when I looked up and saw this tall guy looking down at us smiling, Felice Gimondi had just arrived.

Roger De Vlaeminck of the Brooklyn Team, shares a joke with Felice Gimondi in the World Road Champion jersey.

Through the 1970`s, there were so many magic names of professional cyclists, as well as numerous professional teams. One such team, was the Brooklyn Chewing Gum, that boasted of having the De Vlaeminck Brothers and Patrick Sercu on board.The coming together of the Perfetti Brothers, owners of the Brooklyn Brand, and Gios Cycles of  Torino, brought many headlines through the five years the team operated.

The Original - Gios Torino Bike from the 1970s, fully Campagnolo throughout - pure classic.

These classic trainers could have been made just for Brooklyn considering the colours.

The nearest you will get to the original - this one above a steel made frame available to buy.Or alternatively read a bit of history below.

To buy this book  - written and published by me, I can accept cash -  cheques or pay pal ( My account is dr@horseshoe.tv) Price  per copy £28.00 including post and packing in the UK. or £30.00 in Europe - further afield I`ll have to price individually. Make up of book -  270 pages in hard bound form - Royal size ( a little bigger than A5) Approximately 89 pictures/images in black & white and colour, incorperating five years of team history in the Tour of Italy as well as the two years 1974 & 1976 Tour de France reports, plus numerous other race reports on the famous classics of the time.

Where this book has ended up!!! - Belgium, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy.

I have now just a couple of copies left of the original batch printed.

Information on contacting me, obviously see the contact page with my address etc.