Gitane 1972 - cycling figurine

Faithfully recreating the Gitane team jersey from the 1972 season, this zamak figurine is handcrafted in our Roubaix workshop. Each piece captures the spirit of a golden era in professional French cycling.

The 1972 season

In 1972, the professional peloton was ruled by Eddy Merckx — dominant at the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia alike, his stranglehold on the sport pushing every rival team to their absolute limits. Against this backdrop, leading French squads including Gitane held their own across the European circuit, competing in the Classics and Grand Tours with real panache. An intense, iconic season — emblematic of those 1970s years when professional cycling reached a peak of rivalry, grit and style.

The figurine

• Cast in zamak (zinc alloy) — robust and finely detailed
• Hand-painted to faithfully reproduce the team jersey
• Made to order in our Roubaix workshop
• 100% made in France

Perfect for recreating the 1970s peloton or adding a piece of professional cycling history to your collection.