Bugno wins Flanders in 1994, by a mere 5 mm. For days thereafter Museeuw senior (and probably much of Belgium) contested Bugno's victory, claiming son Johann M. had crossed the line first.
Bugno’s win wasn’t undeserved on the day, but it was a surprise because after big wins and high placings in '90 and '91, in the following two years he only managed 2 victories (admittedly one the '92 WC RR). His win coincided with one of the first times it was suspected many riders may be using Epo. On the eve of the race journalists questioned Verbruggen about this possibility, to which HV answered "it's just speculation".
Bugno wins Flanders in 1994, by a mere 5 mm. For days thereafter Museeuw senior (and probably much of Belgium) contested Bugno's victory, claiming son Johann M. had crossed the line first.
Bugno’s win wasn’t undeserved on the day, but it was a surprise because after big wins and high placings in '90 and '91, in the following two years he only managed 2 victories (admittedly one the '92 WC RR). His win coincided with one of the first times it was suspected many riders may be using Epo. On the eve of the race journalists questioned Verbruggen about this possibility, to which HV answered "it's just speculation".
Not like Johan wasn't on the "wasp" at all was it...?
Re: that Bugno Flanders photo. I'm always amazed at how rubbish and non-descript the finishing lines used to be. A single line of paint like a primary school sports day.
Re: that Bugno Flanders photo. I'm always amazed at how rubbish and non-descript the finishing lines used to be. A single line of paint like a primary school sports day.
I know what you mean, but some of the finishes now have gone too far the other way making it difficult to work out where the line actually is.
I believe there's still a women's team in the Footon 'gold'.
Oh god they might as well just wear full body Spanx instead of kit. :shock:
The Footon team's marketing director is on the phone, he says to come in Monday
"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
What's with Bugno's overly long shorts? Or too short tights?
That's Museeuw in the navy 3/4s, Bugno in the Polti kit just managing not to throw the win - I have this race on VHS somewhere. I liked the Polti kit (in my 30's at the time, so no excuse) - anyone got a picture of Outshakov in and his mullet outsprinting Lance at Revel in the '95 Tour?
Those Giro ones posted by TWH are just what I like. How many other sports (other than those that specifically require them) would go ahead in those conditions, especially the bottom one? Unfortunately last season showed that racing in weather like that is gradually being phased out, I can understand why but it does take away another romantic element of the sport. Notice the shorts sleeves and fingerless mitts in each photo too!
Slightly off topic but, whilst waiting behind a horse box today the Horse Farted with a little follow through, missed my mouth thankfully, but my glasses were pebble dashed..
Those Giro ones posted by TWH are just what I like. How many other sports (other than those that specifically require them) would go ahead in those conditions, especially the bottom one? Unfortunately last season showed that racing in weather like that is gradually being phased out, I can understand why but it does take away another romantic element of the sport. Notice the shorts sleeves and fingerless mitts in each photo too!
I do enjoy reading about the older races, men were definitely men back then riding old bikes with by today's standards no brakes and with only a flip flop hub some great bikes and pictures on this link: http://velosvintage.over-blog.com/artic ... 79381.html
What's with Bugno's overly long shorts? Or too short tights?
That's Museeuw in the navy 3/4s, Bugno in the Polti kit just managing not to throw the win - I have this race on VHS somewhere. I liked the Polti kit (in my 30's at the time, so no excuse) - anyone got a picture of Outshakov in and his mullet outsprinting Lance at Revel in the '95 Tour?
What's with Bugno's overly long shorts? Or too short tights?
That's Museeuw in the navy 3/4s, Bugno in the Polti kit just managing not to throw the win - I have this race on VHS somewhere. I liked the Polti kit (in my 30's at the time, so no excuse) - anyone got a picture of Outshakov in and his mullet outsprinting Lance at Revel in the '95 Tour?
Did I say Bugno? Oh I did! whoops, long day.
Incidently, the 3/4 length short was invented by Edwig Van Hooydonck, to combat a knee problem.
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Bugno wins Flanders in 1994, by a mere 5 mm. For days thereafter Museeuw senior (and probably much of Belgium) contested Bugno's victory, claiming son Johann M. had crossed the line first.
Bugno’s win wasn’t undeserved on the day, but it was a surprise because after big wins and high placings in '90 and '91, in the following two years he only managed 2 victories (admittedly one the '92 WC RR). His win coincided with one of the first times it was suspected many riders may be using Epo. On the eve of the race journalists questioned Verbruggen about this possibility, to which HV answered "it's just speculation".
Not like Johan wasn't on the "wasp" at all was it...?
Oh, that's just work blocking Photobucket.... :x
Perhaps 'the look' defines the racing and the other defines the cheating.
Although actually neither the best photo, so perhaps not relevant
When seeing this again, I still can't get over the chutzpah of the man.
They could just put this picture in the dictionary instead of a definition of chutzpah.
I just can't work out how he keeps grip, especially on that loose road surface. It just seems impossible!
Makes the lean on my photo from the other day look a bit pathetic eh Frenchie!?
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The aesthetics suffer badly with the Polti kit. Worst ever?
Worst kit is the one that looks like a mechanic's overalls (Worn by some guy with a mullet who's name escapes me)
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What's with Bugno's overly long shorts? Or too short tights?
I raise you...
Oh god they might as well just wear full body Spanx instead of kit. :shock:
I know what you mean, but some of the finishes now have gone too far the other way making it difficult to work out where the line actually is.
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And cures and healing wells
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That's Museeuw in the navy 3/4s, Bugno in the Polti kit just managing not to throw the win - I have this race on VHS somewhere. I liked the Polti kit (in my 30's at the time, so no excuse) - anyone got a picture of Outshakov in and his mullet outsprinting Lance at Revel in the '95 Tour?
Laurent?...
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Did I say Bugno? Oh I did! whoops, long day.
Finally my dream job! Wat leuk
Incidently, the 3/4 length short was invented by Edwig Van Hooydonck, to combat a knee problem.