The jerseys- 2
ITEM N° 374
ALTIG Rudi (D)
(18.03.1937 – 11.06.2016)
His Paris–Luxembourg winner’s jersey – 1963
Rudi Altig was one of the most well-rounded German cyclists of his generation. A professional from 1960 to 1971, he excelled on both the track and the road thanks to his power, speed and ability as a long-distance rider.
Initially a pursuit specialist, he won three world titles on the track, including two in the professional category in 1960 and 1961. On the road, he won the 1962 Vuelta a España, eight stages of the Tour de France and the points classification in the 1962 edition. His list of victories also includes the 1964 Tour of Flanders, the 1966 Road World Championships and the 1968 Milan–San Remo.
This item is the leader’s jersey worn by Rudi Altig during his victory in the 1963 Paris–Luxembourg. The jersey features a red and white design: the shoulders, sleeves and stand-up collar are red, whilst a wide white panel covers the chest.
The inscription ‘Radio-Télé Luxembourg’, partner of the general classification, appears in large black letters on the front. The jersey has a short zip and buttons for attaching the race number or the rider’s identification details. A dedication and Rudi Altig’s signature are visible at the bottom.
Paris–Luxembourg was then a new stage race linking the French capital to the Grand Duchy. During the first edition, held on 3 and 4 August 1963 over a distance of approximately 476 kilometres, Altig won the first stage between Paris and Reims. He donned the leader’s jersey, retained it until the final finish and won the general classification ahead of Armand Desmet and Raymond Poulidor.
The item is accompanied by a handwritten letter from Rudi Altig addressed to Noël Grégoire. In it, the German champion states that he is sending the jersey associated with his 1963 victory in Paris–Luxembourg to the museum. This letter serves as direct proof of provenance and considerably enhances the documentary value of the collection.
Featured in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of Rudi Altig, winner of the 1963 Paris–Luxembourg. It bears witness both to the German champion’s prestigious list of achievements and to the history of distinctive jerseys in stage races of the 1960s.
ITEM N° 006
ANQUETIL Jacques (F)
(08.01.1934 – 18.11.1987)
His “Ford-France” jersey worn in 1965
Jacques Anquetil remains one of the greatest champions in the history of cycling. A professional from 1953 to 1969, this remarkable rider stood out for his elegance, his power and his exceptional mastery of the time trial. In 1957, he won the Tour de France on his very first attempt. He went on to win it four years running, from 1961 to 1964, becoming the first rider to claim five victories in the Tour de France. His list of honours also includes two Giro d’Italia titles, the Vuelta a España, five Paris–Nice victories and nine wins in the Grand Prix des Nations. In 1956, he also broke the prestigious hour record held by Fausto Coppi.
This item is a jersey from the Ford France–Gitane team worn by Jacques Anquetil in 1965, the year the team was founded under the management of Raphaël Géminiani and Raymond Louviot. The jersey is predominantly off-white, crossed by several light blue stripes. The names ‘Ford France’ and ‘Gitane’ appear in large black letters on the chest. The short sleeves, small stand-up collar and zip fastening are characteristic of professional jerseys from the mid-1960s. Its natural knitted fabric is reminiscent of a time before synthetic textiles became widespread.
The 1965 season holds a special place in Anquetil’s career. After winning Paris–Nice, the Critérium National and the Mont Faron hill climb, he achieved a feat that has gone down in legend: the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré–Bordeaux–Paris double. On 29 May, he won the Dauphiné in Avignon, then flew to Bordeaux. Just a few hours after this first victory, he set off on the Bordeaux–Paris race, a marathon of nearly 600 kilometres. Despite his fatigue and a night with almost no rest, he triumphed at the Parc des Princes, achieving one of the most extraordinary back-to-back victories in the history of cycling.
The jersey is accompanied by a handwritten dedication from Dominique Anquetil addressed to the collector: ‘For Noël, in memory of Jacques Anquetil, with warmest regards. Dominique.’
This family memento enhances the item’s documentary and sentimental value. On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of Jacques Anquetil in the colours of Ford France–Gitane in 1965, a season marked by one of the greatest feats of his career.
ITEM N° 007
ANQUETIL Jacques (F)
(08.01.1934 – 18.11.1987)
His “Bic” jersey worn in 1969
Nicknamed “Maître Jacques”, Jacques Anquetil remains one of the greatest champions in the history of cycling. A professional from 1953 to 1969, this remarkable rider stood out for his elegance, his tactical mastery and his exceptional consistency in time trials. In 1957, he won his first Tour de France on his debut. He went on to win four years in a row, from 1961 to 1964, becoming the first rider to claim five victories in the Tour de France. His list of honours also includes two Giro d’Italia titles, in 1960 and 1964, as well as the 1963 Vuelta a España. He thus became the first cyclist to win all three Grand Tours.
Anquetil also won the Grand Prix des Nations nine times, five Paris–Nice races, two Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré races, Liège–Bastogne–Liège and Bordeaux–Paris. In 1956, he broke the hour record previously held by Fausto Coppi. His spectacular double victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré and Bordeaux–Paris, achieved in 1965 with only a few hours’ rest in between, remains one of the most famous feats of his career.
This item is a jersey associated with Jacques Anquetil in the colours of the Bic team, which he joined in 1967 following the demise of Ford France. He spent the last three seasons of his professional career with them, until 1969. This jersey evokes the final period of Jacques Anquetil’s sporting career. Riding for Bic, he notably won the 1967 Critérium National and finished second in the Giro d’Italia that same year. He brought his career to a definitive end in 1969, having left an indelible mark on French cycling through his style and his rivalries with Raymond Poulidor.
The item is accompanied by a handwritten dedication from Dominique Anquetil addressed to the collector: ‘For Noël, in memory of Jacques Anquetil, with warm regards. Dominique.’
This family memento enhances the documentary and sentimental value of the item. Displayed in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of Jacques Anquetil riding for Bic during the final years of an exceptional career.
