Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.


R.I.P. Irio Tommasini
#1
I am ReapThaWimpWind and I view the world from a plexiglass window in my lower abdomen because my head is a sigmoidoscope always shoved up my.... Content deleted due to lack of integrity by the submitter. All existing photos are AI generated and photoshopped for inaccuracy.


Attached Files Image(s)
   
  Reply
#2
What an icon! sorry to hear but it was a good run!
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
  Reply
#3
Thank you, Jesper, for this post. To be honest, I knew very little about Tommasini, but after reading your words, I looked deeper into his legacy. It was only then that I realized, with regret, that while in Tuscany I had been just a day's ride away from Tommasini's current workshop.

I've often wondered about the deep connection between Italians, their iconic brands, and cycling. When my friend told me how much he spent on his "Campagnolo" components, I was astonished.

However, as a true aficionado and someone with deep knowledge of these simple yet fierce beasts, you've helped me understand that my friend wasn’t crazy..

Rest in peace, Irio Tommasini. You have gifted cyclists around the world with beautiful, enduring machines. Your legacy will ride on for many years to come.
  Reply


Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Thoughts on tariff effects on the cyclin...
Today 11:06 AM
braking by reversing the pedals
Today 10:15 AM
Post-Ride Nutrition
Yesterday 02:06 AM
🚴‍♂️ Saddle Up for the Belgian Waffle Ri...
Yesterday 02:03 AM
Pre Ride Food Intake
Yesterday 12:14 AM
SAVA Explorer 6061?
04-02-2025 03:31 PM
Zwift v Spin v Wahoo
04-01-2025 05:59 PM
Have you Ever Tried an Electric Bike?
04-01-2025 05:07 PM
Good Morning from SW Ohio
04-01-2025 07:32 AM
(So California) PV Dr to be closed to bi...
03-31-2025 09:14 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
22 posts
no avatar 2. Flowrider
18 posts
no avatar 3. Jake1
12 posts
no avatar 4. meamoantonio
12 posts
no avatar 5. SPINMAN
8 posts