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[CT] - Ville de Paris Pro Cycling Team
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 08-04-2015 15:08
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8th April 2015. Paris Townhall.
The mayor of Paris has called in various French newspapers for a press conference to present its latest idea to boost the image of the city in terms of sports.
Ville de Paris Pro Cycling Team (VPC) is a new joiner to the Continental Tour. The team is backed by the Mayor’s Office of Paris (Mairie de Paris) and a consortium of French companies that have their history deeply rooted in the French capital. Talks had been ongoing for a while between all the parties to create a cycling team that would not only boost the image of the town but also of its sponsors.
The Paris mayor wanted to cash in on the popularity of the Tour de France’s yearly arrival on the Champs Elysees and for the team to be an international vector for the city’s tourism industry. He quickly contacted companies with strong links to the French capital to boost the project. Several of them were interested and the idea of creating a team quickly arose. They waited for the current season to be complete before submitting their project idea. They submitted a strong application to the governing body who accepted VPC into the Continental Tour.
The aim of the team is obviously to rise to the top of the sport. There is no timeline for that, but the staff and sponsors are (hopefully) there for the long run. The team will mirror Paris’ multicultural population with a squad of riders from all around the world but with the aim of eventually rising to the top of the sport with a French rider as its leader. The management is dreaming of eventually having a French rider winning the Tour de France on the Champs Elysees under the colours of a Parisian team.
Mairie de Paris
The Paris Mayor’s office was at the forefront of the project contacting companies with strong links to the capital who would be interested in putting time and money into a project that would help the capital’s tourism industry thanks to its sponsorship of the cycling team.
Citroen
A major automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris by creator Andre Citroen.
In 1919, Andre Citroen transformed his bombshell factory into a car manufacturer and quickly transformed it into one of the biggest car manufacturers in Europe, and then the world. Now in place of the old factory, sits the Parc Andre Citroen, one of the main public parks in the city of Paris.
LVMH
Leading French multinational luxury good conglomerate. The company was formed in 1987 with the merger of fashion Group Louis Vuitton which was founded in Paris in 1854 and Moet & Chandon, the famous French producer of Champagne that also produces Dom Perignon. The company includes famous names in the field of Wines and Spirits, Fashion and Leather Goods, Perfumes and Cosmetics and also Watches and Jewelry. The company has been headquartered in Paris since 1987 and represent the fashion side of the city.
Lagardere
Lagardere Group is a French media company which has its roots with the famous publisher Hachette. Louis Hachette founded a book store in Paris in 1826 and grew the company which was eventually bought and merged with other operations of the Lagardere Group headed by Parisian businessman Jean-Luc Lagardere. His son, who has a strong interest in sport, was very keen to get involved in the project.
Lacoste
Famous French clothing company founded by ex-tennisman Rene Lacoste. Lacoste was born in Paris in 1904, won several grand slams and at the end of his career created Lacoste and its famous crocodile logo which grew into one of the most famous clothing company in the world. Cycling is a new territory for the brand but they are looking forward to get involved in the project and making shirts that will be comfortable for the riders and also reflect the Parisian vibe of the team.
Frames and Pedals Sponsor
Look Cycles
French company who was started in Paris in 1951, but moved out to the suburbs, originally as a ski manufacturer and which diversified to bicycles in the 1980’s. The company has manufactured solid frames, one of which was used by Greg LeMond when he won the Tour de France in 1986.
Hutchinson
Company founded in 1853 in Paris that manufactures tyres (Bicycle and motorcycle). The company is part of Total S.A. They will work in close partnership with Look in order to provide the team with the best equipment possible.
Edited by gargatouf on 08-04-2015 15:53
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 08-04-2015 15:09
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The team management would like give a massive thank you the design team at Lacoste and especially to the_hoyle for this design that exceeded all expectations.
To come later...
Edited by gargatouf on 07-05-2015 11:26
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 08-04-2015 15:09
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1) Overall win GP de Sallanches
2) Top 5 Tour de Langkawi
3) Top 10 CT Team Standings
4) Overall win GP Herning
5) Top 5 Giro del Trentino
More to come...
Edited by gargatouf on 07-05-2015 11:29
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 08-04-2015 15:09
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 08-04-2015 18:08
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Cool jersey! Particularly like the Eiffel Tower outline
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| roturn |
Posted on 08-04-2015 18:14
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Totally agree with SN.
Probably the most outstanding jersey so far this season.
The French National colours will make it standout plus the big logo on front and behind.
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| EwanWilson |
Posted on 08-04-2015 18:16
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 08-04-2015 18:18
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I love this jersey. The Paris skyline effect is a great touch. |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 08-04-2015 19:27
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That jersey is truly astonishing. Good luck but looks like you'll have an hard time in the transfer season and we'll meet each other as well I think, considering my french focus! But good luck again 
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 08-04-2015 19:29
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Breathtaking jersey  Especially the skyline is very stylish. Bravo the_hoyle, and best I luck this season!
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 08-04-2015 20:35
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Not only is that jersey brilliant, but the team concept is also quite interesting. I mean a team sponsored by a city council, whose name starts with a P and has 5 letters, and which features a characteristic skyline on the shirt, how could I not be a fan? 
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 08-04-2015 21:24
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Should I bring back our 2012 kit?
Cool shirt indeed. Good luck for the season!
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| sgdanny |
Posted on 08-04-2015 21:54
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Good luck and good to see someone taking my original idea Nice jersey, just hope that it will get shown often
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 08-04-2015 23:37
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Have to say that the_hoyle has done you proud with that jersey |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 09-04-2015 06:33
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Wow, probably best jersey i have seen this year. I love Paris and visited it three times, so i will cheer for you just because of that.
Good luck in the crowded french market.
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| gargatouf |
Posted on 09-04-2015 08:51
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I am indeed extremely pleased with the jersey, especially as I wasn't of a massive help to the_hoyle. I wanted something very simple as I don't particularly like cycling jerseys. Too crowded, too many sponsors and too many things going on, but he exceeded all of my expectations and as you all say, my first reaction was that the Paris skyline was a great touch. |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 09-04-2015 09:50
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Wow what a jersey, looks stunning. Also I like the idea of a city founding/sponsoring a cycling team.
Good luck!
Edited by Shonak on 09-04-2015 09:50
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| Heine |
Posted on 09-04-2015 09:52
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We have a mountain, why not a city? Love the jersey (not the first one I see) ;-)
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| knockout |
Posted on 09-04-2015 10:43
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Absolutely stunning jersey! I love the way the colors of the french flag and the skyline of Paris are used!
A Big Thank You To All MG Reporters! |
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| Roextro |
Posted on 09-04-2015 13:52
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Stunning jersey and a very good looking HQ. Good Luck
Edited by Roextro on 09-04-2015 13:53
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