Category Archives: People who inspired us

People Who Have Inspired Us: Redmond Cycling Club

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

When I interviewed Roger Baumann for the René Herse book, he told me: “In Paris, there was this club of older riders, the Audax-Club Parisien. [...] They did great rides in the mountains [...] They were a leading light in … Continue reading →

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People Who Have Inspired Us: Ernest Csuka

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

It’s hard for me to believe, but it has already been three years since Ernest Csuka passed away. I wrote in his obituary in Bicycle Quarterly: “He was the last of a generation of great constructeurs.” Indeed, Ernest Csuka had … Continue reading →

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People who have inspired us: Mike Kone

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

One of the greatest influences that led to Bicycle Quarterly and Compass Bicycles has been Mike Kone (center above, discussing a historic photo with Robert Limouzi (right), who rode on the René Herse team in the 1960s, and the author … Continue reading →

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People who have inspired us: Roger Baumann

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

I learned about the history of Paris-Brest-Paris from the late Bernard Déon’s excellent book Paris-Brest et Retour (unfortunately out of print). Déon was a great storyteller, and I found his report from the epic 1956 particularly gripping. The main protagonist … Continue reading →

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People who have inspired us: Gabe Konrad

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Before the Internet became the most important medium for communication, fans of classic bikes communicated by phone, or in person at the occasional “Classic Bike Show” organized somewhere. Through word-of-mouth, I learned that Gabe Konrad in Michigan was publishing a … Continue reading →

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People who have inspired us: Grant Petersen

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

An endeavor like Bicycle Quarterly does not happen out of the blue. There are many people who influence us as we develop tastes and ideas outside the mainstream. A major influence for me was Grant Petersen. Grant was influential in … Continue reading →

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