Original Vintage Poster CYCLING - SPORT - RACING - BICYCLE - PEACE RACE

Description: Welcome! Original vintage poster in czech language: "WARSZAWA - BERLIN - PRAHA - AT ZVITEZI MYSLENKA ZAVODU MIRU" or "WARSAW - BERLIN - PRAGUE - LET THE IDEA OF THE PEACE RACE WIN" Designed by: anonymous artist, approx. around 1970s Printed in: Severografia Cerveny Kostelec Total measurements: approx. 80x57cm Condition report: poster was stored rolled, shows some tears and creasing especially on edges and in corners, some waves, may shows some yellowing and stains Historical context: The Peace Race or Zavod Miru is a bicycle race that was originally held as the largest amateur event in Eastern Europe after the Second World War.The first year of the Peace Race took place in 1948. At that time, due to the political situation, it was an amateur race, so the start of the "capitalist" cycling stars of that time was excluded. Nevertheless, the organizers were able to give the event an international character thanks to the start of competitors from the socialist camp, and workers' organizations from Italy, France and Finland also sent their representatives.The race was officially called Slavjantour and was run between Prague and Warsaw.It wasn't until 1950 that the competition was officially held under the name Zavod Miru.Gradually, the race gained in popularity and importance, although it remained listed only for amateurs. From 1952, then East Germany was added to the host countries and races were held between Prague, Berlin and Warsaw. The starting locations of the opening stage and the goals of the final act alternated. In the eighties of the twentieth century, the then Soviet Union was also included in the list of host countries.After the breakup of the Czechoslovak Federation, in the spring of 1993, for the first time, it was driven almost exclusively on the territory of the Czech Republic. Thirteen years later, the last year of the Peace Race took place. Economic problems caused the collapse of the organization.The German Steffen Wesemann won the most victories in history. However, his five triumphs date back to the period after 1989, when the Velvet Revolution took place in Czechoslovakia (Wiki). Shipping and handling details: all items are shipped as a registered shipments with tracking number and insurance on purchase price. We ship worldwide from European union. All associated import taxes, customs and any kind of import fees are buyers responsibility. If you have any questions about offered items or anything else, feel free to ask us, you will be very welcome!Delivery time is usually within max. 2 weeks worldwide from date of shipping - most of shipments arrives in this period of time.

Price: 499 USD

Location: Bratislava

End Time: 2024-10-11T18:14:48.000Z

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