On yer bike
5th September 1991, Page 24
5th September 1991
Page 24
Page 24, 5th September 1991
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Michelin, Le Petit Journal, Charles Terront, Tire, Transport, France, Technology, Hospitality / Recreation
Le Petit Journal
ichelin reminds the Hawk that its newly patented "demountable" tyre — ie not solid — was fitted to the winning cycle on the Paris/Brest/Paris bicycle race on 6 September, 100 years ago. Charles Terront's inspiring victory, says Michelin, led to the pneumatic tyre being developed for commercial road transport.
The race was organised by Le Petit Journal over a 1,200km course — a touch longer than Commercial Motor's Scottish test route. Helpfully, Michelin points out that 1891 was also the year the zip fastener was invented and Blackpool Tower was built.