The jerseys - 65
ITEM N°482
RIOTTE Raymond (F)
(16.02.1940 – 14.04.2026)
The French national team jersey loaned by Jean Stablinski during the 1967 Tour de France
Born on 16 February 1940 in Sarry, in the Yonne department, Raymond Riotte was a French professional cyclist from 1966 to 1974. Having entered top-level cycling relatively late in life, he quickly established himself as a particularly courageous and resilient team-mate, wholly devoted to his team leaders.
During his career, he rode alongside the likes of Jacques Anquetil, Jean Stablinski, Roger Pingeon, Raymond Poulidor, Lucien Aimar and Lucien Van Impe. His power and selflessness in the peloton made him a valuable team player, capable of protecting his team leaders as well as seizing his chance when an opportunity arose. Raymond Riotte took part in eight Tours de France between 1967 and 1974. From his very first appearance, in 1967, he experienced the finest moments of his career. After finishing third on the Metz–Strasbourg stage, he claimed the yellow jersey and wore it for a day. A few days later, he won the twelfth stage from Digne-les-Bains to Marseille in a solo breakaway. His list of victories also includes Paris–Camembert in 1969, a stage of Paris–Nice in 1971, as well as several successes in French and international races. Despite these victories, he is best remembered as one of the most combative and best-liked team-mates of his generation. The item on display is a French national team jersey worn by Raymond Riotte during the team time trial held in Jambes during the 1967 Tour de France. Having suffered a fall during the stage preceding this event, Riotte no longer had a kit in good enough condition to allow him to start the race. Jean Stablinski, captain of the French team and 1962 road world champion, lent him his own jersey. Raymond Riotte was thus able to take part in the 17-kilometre time trial, at the end of which the French team finished in second place, just thirteen seconds behind the Belgian team.
The blue, white and red jersey is accompanied by a cap bearing Riotte’s name, another in Peugeot’s colours, and the cycling shorts used to complete the kit.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this item preserves the memory of Raymond Riotte’s first Tour de France, his time in the yellow jersey and Jean Stablinski’s gesture of camaraderie. The jersey and the autographed letter constitute a personal and particularly well-documented account of the history of French cycling.
ITEM N° 642
RODRÍGUEZ CANO Carlos (E)
(02.02.2001)
The jersey he wore during the fifth stage of the 2026 Tour de Romandie, between Lucens and Leysin
Born on 2 February 2001 in Almuñécar, in the Spanish province of Granada, Carlos Rodríguez Cano is one of the great hopes of Spanish cycling. An excellent climber and a solid all-rounder, he particularly excels in stage races and on mountainous routes.
After winning several national titles in the junior categories, he turned professional in 2020 with the Ineos Grenadiers team. Despite his young age, he quickly settled in at the highest level and demonstrated consistency, stamina and tactical prowess.
In 2022, Carlos Rodríguez became Spanish road champion. The following season marked a new milestone in his development. On his debut at the Tour de France in 2023, he won the major Alpine stage from Annemasse to Morzine. He finished fifth overall in Paris, a result that established him as one of the leading Spanish riders of his generation. In 2024, he won the general classification of the Tour de Romandie. This victory was a testament to his qualities as a climber and an all-round rider, capable of performing well in both mountain stages and time trials.
The item on display is a racing jersey from the Ineos Grenadiers team worn by Carlos Rodríguez during the fifth and final stage of the 2026 Tour de Romandie.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this kit serves as a memento of Carlos Rodríguez’s time on the roads of the 2026 Tour de Romandie. Its condition, race number and marks from the race make it an authentic testament to contemporary professional cycling.
ITEM N° 263
ROMINGER Tony (CH)
(27.03.1961)
His pink jersey as winner of the 1995 Giro d’Italia
Born on 27 March 1961 in Vejle, Denmark, Tony Rominger is a Swiss cyclist who turned professional in 1986 and retired in 1997. An excellent climber and a remarkable all-rounder, he was one of the finest stage race specialists of the 1990s.
After several seasons of learning the ropes, he began to make his mark in prestigious one-week races. Notably, he won Tirreno–Adriatico in 1989 and 1990, the Tour de Romandie in 1991 and 1995, and the Tour of the Basque Country on three occasions.
Tony Rominger built much of his reputation on the roads of the Vuelta a España. He won the Vuelta in 1992, 1993 and 1994, becoming the first rider to win three consecutive editions of the race. His honours also include the Tour of Lombardy in 1989 and 1992. In 1993, he had a remarkable Tour de France. Winning three stages, he finished second in the general classification behind Miguel Indurain and won the mountains classification. In 1994, he broke the world hour record twice on the track in Bordeaux. The 1995 season brought him further glory with his victory in the Giro d’Italia. Riding for the Mapei–GB team, Tony Rominger took the pink jersey as early as the time trial on the second stage and subsequently held off the attacks from his main rivals. Thanks to his strength as a road racer and his consistency in the mountain stages, he won the general classification ahead of the Russian Evgeny Berzin and the Latvian Piotr Ugrumov. He also claimed several stage wins as well as the points classification, thus cementing his dominance in that edition.
The item on display is a pink jersey awarded to Tony Rominger as leader and winner of the 1995 Giro d’Italia.
This victory in the Giro enabled Tony Rominger to join the very exclusive circle of riders who have won multiple Grand Tours. With his three Vuelta a España titles and his Giro d’Italia victory, he remains one of the greatest Swiss cyclists in history.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this pink jersey serves as a reminder of Tony Rominger’s triumph in the 1995 Giro d’Italia. Combining an iconic kit, the champion’s signature and one of the major victories of his career, it stands as a precious testament to the golden age of Swiss cycling.
