Advertising poster of Giuseppe Saronni by Colnago - Two great cycling Icons…

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Two great cycling Icons… to promote Colnago brand and to celebrate the new cycling road 1982 World Champion in Goodwood! A must-have for collectors.

This photo was taken just after the 1982 road World Championships in Goodwood, England.

Giuseppe Saronni and Ernesto Colnago, linked by an unfailing friendship and inseparable in the success of each, both proudly pose to celebrate the World Championship title acquired in 1982.

Giuseppe was 25 years old, riding for Italian team and wearing the blue "Azzuri" jersey. Beppe Saronni (born 22 September 1957) won the gold medal at the road World Championships in 1982 ahead of Greg Lemond (second, silver medal) and Sean Kelly (third, bronze medal).

70cm x 47cm (approx. 27.5" x 18,5")

Printed in Italy by STUDIO C

Condition: New Old Stock

Sold unframed.

Its not a current reprint but an ORIGINAL promotional poster from Colnago company. Been stored in a tube in excellent condition in a warehouse.

Nicknamed "Beppe", Giuseppe Saronni (born 22 September 1957) won also the National Road Championship title in 1980 - the Giro d’Italia In 1979 and 1983 - and the Monuments, the 1982 Giro di Lombardia and the 1983 Milan-San Remo.

An electric champion, able to win on any type of terrain, whether track or road, as one of the greatest Italian and international history.