Miniature Cyclist│Sprinter France│Bernard & Eddy

Bernard & Eddy are metal miniature cyclists, with a typical retro look. Each cyclist is uniquely hand-painted in the colors of a country or a symbolic cycling jersey. There are champion jerseys of countries like Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. But also the rainbow jersey of the world champion. The yellow, green, white, and polka dot jerseys from the Tour de France. The pink jersey from the Giro d'Italia and the red jersey from the Vuelta. Each cyclist has his own name. This sprinter with the champion jersey of France is called Laurent.

The various cyclists

The cyclists are available in 5 different characteristic riding poses:

• the Rider
  
• the Sprinter
  
• the Climber
  
• the Winner
  
• the Thirsty
  

Use the cyclists to play with. Set up a course in the sand and comment on the race. Use them for a board game.  Or give them a nice spot on your desk or in your interior. A single rider, or collect a  peloton.

• brand: Bernard & Eddy             
• name: Laurent                
  
• material: zinc alloy
  
• hand-painted
  
• dimensions: 54 x 58 mm
  
• weight: 30 grams
  
• age: 3 years and up
  
• safety certification: EN71 1-2-3
  
• ASTM certification 

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 fell into oblivion at the beginning of this century. 
Bernard & Eddy have revived this tradition. It is the brainchild of a graphic designer, who was 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 were already in his mind and he was already playing 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 in sports, travel, and dreams. It is the world of the Olympic Games, the World Cup, the heroes of today and yesterday."

Cycling Jerseys

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

"After all, Bernard Hinault is French, Eddy Merckx is Belgian, Joop Zoetemelk is Dutch, Miguel Indurain is Spanish, Marco Pantani is Italian..."

Besides their respective national origins, these champions have all become legendary figures in the collective unconscious. These cyclists are a great gift for any cycling enthusiast. But it also appeals to children's imagination to find their own way in the world.

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