Centre Midi 1958 1959 1961 - cycling figurine

This figurine captures the jersey of the Centre Midi regional team, one of the French regional selections that brought colour and local pride to the Tour de France peloton in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Three iconic seasons from a golden era of the sport: 1958, 1959 and 1961.

During this period, the Tour de France pitted national squads against regional selections — giving areas like Centre and Midi the chance to defend their colours against the great cycling nations. The 1958 edition stands out as one of the most dramatic of the era: Charly Gaul delivered Luxembourg a legendary overall victory in a race defined by mountain stages of extraordinary intensity. Against this electric backdrop, the French regional teams carried the hopes of local fans, weaving themselves into the popular legend of the Tour.

True to the artisan tradition of Le Petit Cycliste, this figurine is:

• Cast in zamak, a robust zinc alloy that captures every fine detail of the jersey
• Hand-painted in small batches, with the care of a faithful, minutely detailed reproduction
• Made in France, in keeping with the craftsmanship that defines the entire range

A compelling collector's piece for enthusiasts of professional cycling history and admirers of the Tour de France's golden age.