In 2019 an event called Voyage À Vélo took place in France, and while there was an abundance of hi-viz and reflectors in attendance, this gorgeous and subtle custom steel beauty was also present, created by Auvergne’s Victoire Cycles.
Voyage À Vélo was hosted by an organization called Cyclo-Camping International over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of January, with film screenings, talks, and demonstrations by manufacturers, cycle tourists and other enthusiasts.
Auvergne’s Victoire Cycles had a stand, and they created this magnificent tourer especially for the show, to demonstrate the joys of commissioning and riding one’s very own custom dream bike.
The fillet-brazed frame exhibits Victoire’s expertise in building exceptional tourers in the style of the French constructeur. A blend of old and new, it includes a custom stem and front rack, White Industries and Campagnolo components, and SON lighting.
Victoire also teamed up with French baggage-makers Helmut Equipement for a full set of luggage, perfectly color-matched to the gum wall tires and the gradient paintwork — from the clear coated rear to the gloss black front end.
Even the Silca pump was considered as part of the whole. There’s no doubt about it: taking this machine for a week (or a weekend) away is surely a dream for the passionate long-distance and all-weather rider.
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