Bernard & Eddy | Miniature Cyclists | Hand-painted

About Bernard & Eddy

Bernard & Eddy are miniature metal cyclists with a typical retro look. Use them for play. Lay out a course in the sand and commentate on the race. Use them for a board game, or simply as decoration for your interior. A single loose rider, or collect a peloton. The perfect gift for the true cycling enthusiast!

Symbolic Cycling Jerseys

Each cyclist is uniquely hand-painted in the colours of a country or a symbolic cycling jersey. These include the champion jerseys of countries such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany. But also the rainbow jersey of the world champion, the yellow, the green, the white and the polka dot jersey from the Tour de France. The pink jersey from the Giro d’Italia and the red jersey from the Vuelta. Each cyclist has their own name, such as Miguel, Freddy, Erik, Johan, Ergan, Marco etc.

Characteristic Cycling Postures

Bernard & Eddy cyclists are available in 5 different characteristic cycling postures: the Cyclist, the Sprinter, the Climber, the Winner, and the Thirsty. Each cyclist has their own first name, which refers to a famous cyclist, such as Miguel, Freddy, Erik, Johan, Ergan, Marco etc.

History | Tour de France

Miniature cyclists originally appeared in the 1930s, when the Tour de France organization decided to highlight national teams by creating a publicity caravan. Although very popular, they were forgotten at the beginning of this century. Bernard & Eddy has revived this tradition. It is the brainchild of a graphic designer, born in the 1970s, when the Tour de France reached its peak. Long before they became a drawing, and later a concrete project, the miniature cyclists already raced through his mind and he already played with the idea. Eventually, he designed a 3D drawing to create a unique mold, from which the first figurine would emerge.

“I try to bring something universal back to life: sports, travel, and dreams. It is the world of the Olympic Games, the World Cup, the heroes of today and yesterday.”

On Bernard & Eddy cyclists, you will not find jerseys with sponsors or logos. Instead, they declare: Long live the flags!

“Bernard Hinault is French, Eddy Merckx is Belgian, Joop Zoetemelk is Dutch, Miguel Indurain is Spanish, Marco Pantani is Italian...”

In addition to their respective national origins, these champions have all become legendary figures in the collective subconscious. These cyclists make a great gift for any cycling enthusiast. But it also sparks the imagination of children to find their own way in the world.