Frimatic - de Gribaldy 1970 - cycling figurine

This hand-painted zamak figurine faithfully reproduces the jersey worn by the Frimatic - de Gribaldy team in the professional peloton during the 1970 season. Crafted in a workshop in Roubaix, in limited production runs, it embodies the artisan tradition at the heart of Le Petit Cycliste's zamak collection.

The 1970 season in the peloton

The 1970 season will forever be remembered for the sheer dominance of Eddy Merckx, who claimed his second consecutive Tour de France and tightened his grip on world cycling. Against that backdrop, French teams were pushing hard to hold their ground in the great stage races and classics. The squad directed by Jean de Gribaldy — one of the most influential figures in French cycling at the time — raced with the attacking spirit their directeur sportif was renowned for, chasing results through sheer ambition and aggression.

A collector's piece

• Material: zamak (zinc alloy) — robust and detail-faithful
• Hand-applied artisan paint finish, workshop-crafted
• Made in France, small-batch production
• Perfect for recreating the peloton of the 1970s