rent a classic motorcycle to visit the Ile de Ré

collector's item,the Gitane testi 50ccis for rent on Châtelaillon-Plage, La Rochelle or the island of Réa historic motorcycle.

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Gitane is a brand created on July 5, 1928 inNantes by Marcel Brunelière, a mechanical blacksmith inMachecoul (44) . The name of the brand comes from his nickname, Le Gitan, because of his many trips to chase the customer. Associated with Eugène Redois, his younger brother, he built his first bicycles in 1925.Jacques Anquetil,Lucien Aimar,Lucien Van Impe,Bernard Hinault AndLaurent Fignon won the Tour de France ten times riding Gitane bikes.

Gitane will establish its reputation on the production of quality cycles.

But Gitane also feels that young people appreciate these sporty bikes and will have the bright idea of partnering with an Italian brand. A contract was signed in December 1969 between the Gitane company (Micmo in Machecoul) and the Testi company, ensuring Gitane the exclusive distribution of all Testi production.

Glory will come from the Champion model that made all young people dream. With a real double cradle frame that will even be equipped with 125 engines. A long and slender tank, a Cériani-type fork, a mini saddle, an expansion pot,Minarelli 4 or 6 speeds, one carburettorDell'Orto from 19 to horn, a front brake with 4 cams… These are the ingredients of the winning recipe that will make the Gitane-Testi Champion the Rolls of sports cyclos throughout the 1970s.

 

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(You can also rent a Méhari with its 2cv engine on Châtelaillon-Plage, La Rochelle,  Island of Re )

 

 

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