When Giant Bicycles wanted to create a special bike to gift Tom Dumoulin for his recent wedding, and as a gesture of their appreciation for all the victories he has brought the bike brand as they part company in 2019, Vincent van Gogh was the inspiration.
It's not unique to Tom either, if you're Dumoulin and/or van Gogh fan and have €19,500 sloshing around in your bank account, you could be the lucky owner of one of these bikes. Only 250 will be made however so you might want to be quick. You can register your interest here - we'd love to hear from you if you take the plunge.
The Dutch post-impressionist painter formed the inspiration behind the very unique paint job applied to the Giant TCR Advanced, the favoured model by the Dutch pro cyclist who won the Giro d’Italia in 2017.
“In the Vincentre in Nuenen, the museum where Vincent’s life in Brabant is highlighted, the bicycle was handed over in a festive manner and Tom signed the matching certificate for receiving this special model.”
“Tom also received the beautiful book ‘The great Van Gogh atlas’ as a reference to all European Van Gogh locations, from Frank van den Eijnden, director Van Gogh Heritage Foundation."
It’s unlikely Tom will ever ride the bike though, and he definitely won’t race it as his Sunweb team will be sponsored by Cervelo in 2019, the Canadian bike brand taking over from Giant as Giant heads to the new CCC team.
What do you think? What would van Gogh make of it come to think of it?! Let’s hear your impressions in the comments below.
No worries. In NFBUK world shared paths will be banned, so that goes away and you are back in the road .
He's not on the board as a representative of Shell.
Again I'm missing the link but IIRC there *is* evidence (presented in the failed attempt to get 30mph default changed to 20mph as default in...
Here is the headline and introduction which pretty much sums up the article....
google maps / my sat nav sat nav told me to come this way
"why should I be forced to cycle at 20mph when 25mph gets me there faster?"...
Or a Birdy. Though much rarer....
And today's self-appointed rapid reaction forum busybody is? ...
If £150 is too much then Lidl do a great fully adjustable stand for less than £40. Mine easily holds a heavy e-bike with it's battery....
This is the equivalent of The Woofumpuss from Vision On.