Cycling for Ten years after his death and twenty years after his victory in liège-Bastogne-Liège remains Frank Vandenbroucke live on. Daughter Cameron (20), launched in collaboration with clothing store ZEB a t-shirtcollectie in memory of her father.
‘VDB ! VDB ! VDB !’, ‘Il Bimbo d’oro’ or ‘Ploegsteert’. The t-shirts from clothing line Cyclo Club Marcel limited edition are peppered with references to the most memorable moments and sayings from Frank Vandenbrouckes cycling career. Also, the number 256 will be explained. “That is the house number in the Rue Saint-Nicolas where my father in 1999, had announced to demarreren in liège-Bastogne-Liège,” explains Cameron Vandenbroucke at the press conference. “I’m proud to be here the sign of. C’est chouette . When mami, and I have the t-shirts under eyes got, we were also a bit touched.”
show-Piece of the clothing is a t-shirt with black-and-white photo of VDB. Of that t-shirt were 100 copies made, which also are numbered. A collector’s item for the fans of Vandenbroucke. In addition to t-shirts for men, there are also some models available for women. “My favorite? The knotted crop top in bordeaux with the quote “Il Bimbo d’oro” in yellow,” says Cameron.
“We wanted the collection to create the wearer the same self-confidence as Frank at the time had. He is a exceptional cyclist who bikes legendary made in his time”, says Luc Van Mol, CEO of ZEB. The collection is available from today in all the ZEB stores to obtain, as long as the stock lasts. The exclusive shirts are also available online at zeb.be.