SEM France Loire 1981 - cycling figurine

This zamak figurine captures Serge Beucherie at the height of his national glory — French road champion in 1981, racing under the SEM France Loire colours. A title that stands as part of the proud tradition of French cycling in that golden era.

Cast in zamak, a zinc alloy prized for its durability and the sharpness of its detail, the figurine is hand-painted in the workshops of Le Petit Cycliste. It faithfully reproduces the team jersey, with the artisan care that has become the hallmark of this collector's range.

The 1981 professional peloton season

1981 stands as one of the landmark years in cycling history. Bernard Hinault claimed his third Tour de France victory, cementing French dominance on the world stage. Italy's Giovanni Battaglin pulled off the rare Giro-Vuelta double — one of the most remarkable feats in the sport's history. At the World Championships in Prague, Belgium's Freddy Maertens took his second rainbow jersey. And on the roads of France, it was Serge Beucherie who proved himself the strongest rider in the country, delivering SEM France Loire one of its finest moments.

A piece for collectors passionate about French cycling in the 1980s — a worthy addition to any miniature peloton.