Bicycles On Stamps...

On June 28, 1997 Jersey issued a six-stamp set to commemorate "Jersey Island Games". The 20 p value (Sc #800) of the set depicts cycling.

This 70 centimes value (Sc #742) of Switzerland is from the August 22, 1983 set of four Publicity/Anniversaries stamps. Stamp commemorates the centenary of the Swiss cyclists' and motorcyclists' union (SRB).

Non Philatelic.
Congratulations Tour de France, Ben O'Connor
Our Local Fremantle boy, from Western Australia
Winner Stage 9 Tignes

Well worth the "stay up late"

Also to Nicholas Dlamini, black African who finished 40 minutes
after the cut off time, to honour the great race.
Chapeau Nicholas.

Serbia
Tour de Serbie
June 1, 2010
The stamp marks the international road bicycle race held in Serbia.

Here is Switzerland's March 7, 2000 70 centimes stamp (Sc #1066) commemorating the centenary of International Cyclists' Union.

This 21 p value (Sc #453) of Guernsey is from the 1984-91 "Bailiwick Views" pictorial definitive series.

On August 12, 2009 private courier Post Modern of Dresden, Saxony (Germany) issued this 49c stamp. Stamp depicts a Post Modern employee on a bicycle equipped with large baskets and stabilizing wheels designed for mail pickup. Stamp is inscribed "Saxon inventions".

Here is Japan's October 13, 1995 50 yen stamp (Sc #2501) commemorating the 50th National Athletics Meeting held that year in Fukushima. Stamp depicts a cycling competition.

This March 16,1998 80 yen value (Sc #2613) of Japan was issued as a part of its 1997-9 'My Favorite Song' series of 18 stamps. The song is "Aoi Sammyaku" (Blue Mountain) with music by Hattori Ryoicho and words by Saijo Yaso. Stamp depicts two groups of cyclists on a grassy mountain trail.

On August 17, 2000 Australia issued a one pane, self-adhesive 'Sports Booklet' of ten different 45c stamps to commemorate the 2000 Summer Olympic Games hosted by Sydney. Here is the 'Triathlon Cycling' stamp (Sc #1866) from the booklet.

Images of the stamps from the booklet have a consistent appearance. They were created by FHA Image Design of Melbourne, which is presently called FutureBrand FHA.

Here is Japan's March 9, 1958 10 yen stamp (Sc #645) commemorating the opening of the Kanmon Undersea Roadway Tunnel for motor vehicles and pedestrians. Stamp depicts the tunnel's two levels, one for vehicles and the other for pedestrians. On the lower level, two pedestrians with bicycles are shown.

From britannica.com, "world's first under-ocean tunnel stretching 3.6 km between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu In Japan."

This February 25, 1993 25c value (Sc #644) of Bermuda is from a four-stamp set showing tourist posters.

On January 27, 1979 Italy issued two stamp set of identically designed, but with different pastel-colored backgrounds, stamps to commemorate the World Crosscountry Bicycle Championships. The 170 lira value (Sc #1352) of the set is shown here.

10 minutes to our local Perth Boy, (Midland West Aussie) Jai Hindley
in the Pink at the Giro.

Go Jai !

...and thanks Vicenzo Nibali, on your retirement
Thanks for all the great memories.. a fabulous rider.

DENMARK
Bravo!
Jonas Vingegaard winner of 2022 Tour de France
and second place Tadej Pogacar.

2 young men, whom raced with passion and dignity
Sportsmanship of the highest order.

After watching Australia's Ash Barty win Wimbleton 2021
These young athletes are so refreshing these days.