The jerseys - 19
ITEM N° 102
DE VLAEMINCK Roger (B)
(24.08.1947)
His famous ‘BROOKLYN’ jersey, worn from 1973 to 1977
Roger De Vlaeminck epitomises one of the most prestigious periods in Belgian cycling. A well-rounded rider, blessed with remarkable technical skill and an attacking style, he established himself as one of the great classics specialists of the 1970s.
His name remains inextricably linked with Paris–Roubaix, a race he won four times, earning him the nickname ‘Monsieur Paris–Roubaix’. But his career was not limited to the cobbles: a winner of all five Monuments of cycling, he also excelled on the roads of the Giro d’Italia and was an outstanding cyclo-cross specialist.
The BROOKLYN jersey featured here dates from the period 1973–1977, during which Roger De Vlaeminck rode for this famous Italian team. The Brooklyn kit thus transcends the mere framework of sports sponsorship: its colours have become a true visual symbol of 1970s cycling, closely linked to the exploits of the Belgian champion.
This jersey stands as a remarkable testament to the convergence of a champion, a team and an era. Its spectacular design immediately evokes the great classics, the cobbled sections and the heroic cycling of the 1970s.
Directly associated with Roger De Vlaeminck and his Brooklyn years, this item holds great historical and emotional value. It recalls one of the most glorious periods in the career of a man who remains an absolute icon in the history of the classics.
Housed within the Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey is thus much more than just a team kit: it stands as a true testament to the golden age of Roger De Vlaeminck and Belgian cycling in the 1970s.
ITEM N° 104
DE WOLF Dirk (B)
(16.01.1961)
His winner’s jersey from the 1986 ‘Four Days of Dunkirk’
Dirk De Wolf belongs to the great generation of Belgian cyclists who specialised in the classics. A professional during the 1980s and 1990s, he stood out for his attacking style, his power and his ability to tackle tough races – qualities particularly valued in the races of the North.
In 1986, he won the Four Days of Dunkirk, a major French stage race held in the North. This victory was one of the standout successes of his early years as a professional.
The rest of his career went on to confirm his qualities as a classics rider. After finishing second in the 1990 Road World Championships, he achieved his greatest success by winning Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 1992, thereby securing his place in the history books of one of cycling’s Monuments.
This item is the winner’s jersey from the 1986 Four Days of Dunkirk, worn by Dirk De Wolf on the occasion of his victory in the general classification. The item also features a handwritten dedication by Dirk De Wolf, a personal touch that enhances its documentary value and its direct link to the rider. The photograph of the champion wearing the pink jersey allows the item to be placed directly in its sporting context and serves as a valuable complement to its presentation.
Housed within the Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this autographed jersey brings together the champion, his victory and the item he wore – three elements that confer genuine historical and heritage value upon it within a collection dedicated to the legacy of cycling.
ITEM N° 085
DEKKER Erik (NL)
(21.08.1970)
His King of the Mountains jersey from the 2000 Tour de France
Erik Dekker ranks amongst the finest Dutch cyclists of his generation. A professional from 1992 to 2006, he stood out for his versatility, his racing instinct and his abilities as both a rouleur and an attacker, which proved particularly effective in breakaways and the major classics.
Riding for Rabobank, he enjoyed several of his finest seasons at the turn of the 2000s. At the 2000 Tour de France, he won three stages, a remarkable performance that went a long way towards establishing his international reputation.
He went on to confirm his talent by winning, notably, the San Sebastián Classic in 2000, the Amstel Gold Race in 2001 and the 2001 Road World Cup.
This item is a ceremonial red-polka-dot leader’s jersey for the King of the Mountains classification, worn by Erik Dekker during the 2000 Tour de France.
This jersey brings together several aspects of cycling history: a great Dutch rider, the Tour de France, the legendary mountains classification and a pivotal season in Erik Dekker’s career.
The photograph showing the champion with the item also provides valuable evidence of its provenance and how it has been passed down. His autograph further reinforces the direct link between the preserved item and the rider.
Featured in the Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this polka-dot jersey is thus a remarkable memento of the 2000 Tour de France and one of the finest periods of Erik Dekker’s career.
