2014 Boucles de la Mayenne, Race Used Team Car Plaque, Equipe

$18.00

Since the earliest days of racing, race organizer vehicles, team cars, and other members of the official race caravan have displayed plaques identifying their roles: officials, press, medical, advertising, team support, and more. These began as hand-painted or printed signs on heavy metal sheets, bolted directly to the vehicles. Over time, they evolved into versions made of paper affixed to wood, durable board, or plastic.

By the late 1990s and early 2000s, those formats gave way to windshield stickers, disposable one-race decals that quickly became the new standard. At the time, we knew there was no turning back. But we also saw something worth celebrating in the new format, and knew we had to find a way to preserve this cherished racing tradition.

Suddenly, caravan signage, already fleeting by nature, became even more ephemeral. These markers have long made fantastic souvenirs, whether as a reminder of a race you witnessed in person or on TV, a tribute to a birth year, graduation, anniversary, or a legendary edition of a race. Above all, they make for striking, race-worn display pieces in any bike room, man cave, or she shed.

We’re thrilled to offer a collection of these official race caravan plaques. Each of these unique modern markers has been carefully mounted by Brett, who teamed up with a local woodworker to affix them to custom-cut, 3/16” thick coated display panels. The scuffs, nicks, and bits of dirt? That’s part of the charm. Remember, these were race-used.

These are difficult to find. When they’re gone, they’re gone. So if one speaks to you, grab it!

All race stickers are sold unframed. Framed images are display ideas only.

Size: 15 ½  x 4 ¾  inches (39.5 x 12 cm)

This is a one-of-a-kind item; please look carefully at the photos to determine the condition.

Only 1 left in stock

Description

The Boucles de la Mayenne is an annual road cycling stage race held in the Mayenne department of northwestern France. Established in 1975, the race has evolved from an amateur event to a prominent fixture in the UCI ProSeries calendar. The 2024 edition, held from May 23 to 26, featured a prologue and three stages, covering a total distance of 551 kilometers.

The 2024 race saw Italian rider Alberto Bettiol of EF Education–EasyPost clinch the overall victory, with French riders Benoît Cosnefroy (Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale) and Axel Zingle (Cofidis) rounding out the podium. Emilien Jeannière of Team TotalEnergies secured the points classification, while Alex Martín of Polti–Kometa was the best climber. Young British talent Samuel Watson (Groupama–FDJ) won the youth classification.

The race attracts a mix of UCI WorldTeams, ProTeams, and Continental teams, offering a competitive platform for emerging talents and seasoned professionals alike. With its challenging terrain and strategic stages, the Boucles de la Mayenne continues to be a significant event in the European cycling calendar.

Source: Wikipedia

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This is a one-of-a-kind item, so please review the photos carefully to determine the condition.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs

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