6 Dagen – Gents Sportpaleis – 1978 Six Days of Ghent

Bold and graphic, this original 1978 poster promotes the internationally renowned Six Days of Ghent, held at the legendary Kuipke Velodrome in Belgium’s Sportpaleis. The striking black-and-orange design centers on a bold numeral 6 paired with the word “DAGEN” (“days” in Dutch), capturing the intensity and rhythm of six-day track racing. Prominent rider names are printed on both sides of the composition, showcasing a who’s who of the professional peloton in the late 1970s, including Eddy Merckx’s longtime partner Patrick Sercu, Dutch classics star Gerrie Knetemann, Australian powerhouse Danny Clark, British racing favorite Barry Hoban, and others.

The 1978 edition of the race—held from November 14 to 19—was won by the Belgian-Dutch duo of Patrick Sercu and Gerrie Knetemann. They edged out the strong pairing of Danny Clark and Ferdi Van Den Haute, with Roman Hermann and Stan Tourné rounding out the podium. Posters from this era remain highly collectible, not only for their bold visual language but also for their role in commemorating one of Europe’s most iconic cycling events. Printed by Drukkerij Beyaert, this piece seamlessly blends mid-century design with cycling history.

This poster has been archivally and professionally linen-backed.

Virtually all original vintage posters of this era were viewed as temporary advertising and were printed on fragile, thin paper. While expensive, linen backing is a conservation method used to mount, stabilize, preserve, and protect vintage posters so they can be displayed or framed without compromising value.

This poster is an original first printing, not a reproduction.