Official merchandise
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Even cheaper are the attractive metal pins, which come in two different designs, one with the official Tour logo, and one depicting a map of France. These start at around $14-£10 for the logo pins .
Slightly more expensive, but worthy additions to any collection are the blue backpack for around $45-£30, the handlebar bag for $30- £20 and towel for $22-£16. And if you are searching for that special item to adorn your mantelpiece, there are metal handpainted figurines of mounted riders, with authentic decorations from the 1960s, for around $12-£8, or models of official Tour cars for around £30-$45 For pre-2001 logo items, you will need to search specialist websites. eBay, for example.
Whatever your special interest, 'eBay is a good tool, but you must be careful who you buy from,' Trading is fun and allows you to accumulate jerseys for your collection.
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Useful Contacts for the uk
Where to see British cycling memorabilia
The National Cycle Collection
The Automobile Palace,Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LDI 5DL, Mid Wales.Tel: 01597 825531, email: cycle.museum@ care4free.net or visit www.cyclemuseum.org.uk This Tour de France Centenary Exhibition runs until 31 st October; displaying some of the bikes used on the Tour; along with a selection of artefacts, team kits, posters, pictures, memorabilia and a yellow jersey. Emphasis is on British involvement in the Tour Museum and exhibition open daily March - October 10am-4pm; Museum only from November-February at various times - ring for details. Admission: adults £2.50; child £1;senior citizens £2.
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British Cycling Museum
The Old Station, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9TZ.Tel: 01840 21281 I or visit: www.aboutbritain.com/BritishCyclingMu seum.htm Features over 400 historic cycles, extensive library of books, history of cycling from 1818 and numerous other items. Open all year; Sunday -Thursday I Oam - 5pm. Admission: adult £2.50; child £ 1.50.
Ipswich Transport Museum
Cobham Road, Ipswich IP3 9JD.Tel: 01473 715666 or visit: www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk Includes large collection of bicycles, from very early 'hobby horse' and Penny Farthing to modem bikes. Open Apr - Nov, Sun & Bank Holidays 11 am - 4.30pm; school holidays Mon - Fri I pm - 4pm. Admission: adults £2.50; child £ 1.50.
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Museum ofTransport
Kelvin Hall, I Bunhouse Road, Glasgow G3 8DRTel: 0141 287 2720. Collection includes the world's oldest bicycle. Open Mon -Thur & Sat I Oam - 5pm; Fri & Sun I I am - 5pm. Admission is free.
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Collectibles Coach
Further Blog Reading
Further Blog Reading
part 1 Tour De France History
part 2 La Tour De France
part 3 The Tour De France
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