Rabobank 6-daagse Rotterdam 2007 Original Race Poster

Vibrant original event poster for the Rabobank 6-daagse Rotterdam, held at Ahoy Rotterdam from 4 to 9 January 2007. The top band in green and blue clearly spells out the event name and dates, with the Rabobank branding integrated into the title. On the left, a circular green emblem reads “Zesdaagse van Rotterdam 25e editie,” proudly marking this as the 25th edition of the Rotterdam Six Day.

The main image combines a dynamic arena photograph with an action shot of Madison racing. In the background, you see the steeply banked indoor track at Ahoy, packed grandstands, and the blur of riders circling the velodrome under bright lights. In the foreground, two riders in white and blue kits execute a classic Madison hand sling, leaning into the exchange as they accelerate off the banking. Bold red lettering across the lower half announces “Topsport Show & Muziek,” capturing the mix of elite competition, show elements, and live music that defines modern six-day racing.

Along the bottom margin, sponsor logos highlight the commercial strength of the event, including Rabobank, Shimano, Koga Miyata, De Telegraaf, and others, together with the event and venue marks for Ahoy Rotterdam and the International Six Day Organisation. Ticket information is printed in Dutch along the green strip at the foot, directing fans to Kassa Ahoy, the official website, and a telephone booking line.

The Rotterdam Six Day is one of the most important fixtures on the European winter track calendar. Run as a six-evening event for two-rider teams, it combines Madison races, points races, time trials, and other track disciplines, with the overall classification decided on laps and points. The 2007 edition advertised on this poster was won by the team of Robert Bartko of Germany and Iljo Keisse of Belgium, ahead of Danny Stam with Marco Villa and Bruno Risi with Franco Marvulli, confirming Rotterdam’s status as a race for the very best six-day specialists.

Bright colors, strong modern typography, and a packed-arena scene make this poster a great piece for any cycling collection.

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, allowing them to be displayed or framed without compromising their value.

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