The jerseys - 40
PITEM N° 586
KWIATKOWSKI Michał (PL)
(02.06.1990)
His Team Sky jersey worn in 2016
Born on 2 June 1990 in Chełmża, Michał Kwiatkowski is one of the finest Polish cyclists in history. An all-rounder, he became the first Polish professional road world champion in 2014 in Ponferrada.
His list of victories includes the Amstel Gold Race, Milan–San Remo, Strade Bianche, E3 Harelbeke, Tirreno–Adriatico and several stages of the Tour de France. Capable of winning the classics as well as supporting his team leaders in the Grand Tours, he joined Team Sky in 2016 and remains a member of the team, which has since become Netcompany–Ineos.
This item is a Team Sky race jersey worn by Michał Kwiatkowski during the 2016 season, his first year with the British team.
The right sleeve features the Polish flag and the abbreviated name ‘KWIATO’, a nickname commonly given to the rider. This detail allows the garment’s owner to be personally identified within the team’s squad. This jersey brings together Poland’s first road world champion, one of the dominant teams in cycling during the 2010s, and modern technologies applied to competition clothing.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of Michał Kwiatkowski’s first season with Team Sky in 2016. It commemorates his world title, his victory in the E3 Harelbeke and the role as a top-class team-mate that he would go on to fulfil for many years within the British team.
ITEM N° 171
LAMMERTS Johan (NL) (02.10.1960)
His Toshiba team jersey worn in 1988
Born on 2 October 1960 in Bergen op Zoom, Johan Lammerts was a Dutch professional cyclist from 1982 to 1992. A formidable classics specialist, he won the 1984 Tour of Flanders following a decisive attack in the final stages. In the same year, he won the Tour of the Netherlands.
In 1985, Lammerts also claimed a stage victory in the Tour de France at Limoges. His list of achievements also includes a stage win in the 1988 Tour of Britain and several podium finishes in the classics. After his racing career, he became a coach and then a national team manager with the Dutch Cycling Federation.
This jersey from the Toshiba professional team was worn by Johan Lammerts during the 1988 season.
The design of this kit draws its inspiration from the famous La Vie Claire team jersey, which first appeared in the mid-1980s.
This jersey brings together a winner of the Tour of Flanders, a major international team and one of the most iconic graphic designs in 1980s cycling. Its Mondrian-inspired composition reflects the original fusion of modern art, sport and advertising. The transition from La Vie Claire to Toshiba also demonstrates how a visual identity could be preserved and adapted despite a change in the main financial sponsor.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of Johan Lammerts’ 1988 season and of a team whose aesthetic remains instantly recognisable in the history of professional cycling.
ITEM N° 169
LAURENT Michel (F)
(10.08.1953)
His 1979 Tour Méditerranéen winner’s jersey
Born on 10 August 1953 in Bourbon-Lancy, in Saône-et-Loire, Michel Laurent was a professional French cyclist from 1975 to 1984. An excellent all-rounder and a consistent performer in stage races, his notable victories include Paris–Nice in 1976, the Flèche Wallonne in 1978 and the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré in 1982.
His list of achievements also includes two Tour Méditerranéens, three Tours du Vaucluse, the 1980 Critérium International and a stage of the 1983 Tour de France. He also finished seventh in the 1977 Tour de France. Michel Laurent went on to win the Tour Méditerranéen for a second time in 1982, ahead of the young American Greg LeMond. He is thus one of the few riders to have won this race twice.
This item is a commemorative jersey awarded to Michel Laurent on the occasion of his victory in the general classification of the 1979 Tour Méditerranéen. It brings together a leading French cyclist of the late 1970s, a victory secured against world champion Gerrie Knetemann, and the history of an iconic early-season race.
Michel Laurent’s handwritten dedication, presented alongside the jersey, reinforces its personal provenance and documentary value.
Featured in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of the 1979 Tour Méditerranéen and pays tribute to Michel Laurent, one of the finest French stage race riders of his generation.
