80s riding...real world stars

danson67

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Those are brilliant Dan.

The line from the Kelly caption

eh bien lui aussi a capitulé (well, he too capitulated?)

sums up the press angle but doesn't get near the range of emotion that the pictures convey.

The details like the holes in the vest (from crash or for monitors?) and the way his hands still hold their on-a-bike shape speak volumes.
 
Yes, that Kelly picture is particularly telling.

A supreme athlete at the top of his game, but the sport has drained him.

I think it's either his lucky vest, or the holes are for a bit of ventilation, maybe?

All the best,
 
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