Godspeed Pou-Pou

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

I don't mean to overlook his own racing career, but I can't help but love this photo of him and his grandson Mathieu van der Poel on the podium. It seems to speak to his worlds family and cycling and their intertwined threads. He himself said something along the lines of "I was unlucky, but the bike gave me more than it cost me". For that, I think we can all empathize.

I think there is something beautiful in the fact that the guy who was "Eternal Second" has a grandson who is offering quotes like "I can't keep winning everything" at age 24.

[woodworker]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

I don't mean to overlook his own racing career, but I can't help but love this photo of him and his grandson Mathieu van der Poel on the podium. It seems to speak to his worlds family and cycling and their intertwined threads. He himself said something along the lines of "I was unlucky, but the bike gave me more than it cost me". For that, I think we can all empathize.

Seriously, is there anything better on this board than that photo and quote?

[Ruimteaapje]

[soulspinner]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

I loved that era of cycling.

Me too.