ConcoursVelo, Switzerland, 2020

Concours d'Elegance for bicycles was held for the third time this year on 8 March in Basel Switzerland. 60 participants entered bikes in various categories: race, tour, urban, utility, and off-road, including vintage for each category. A "Best Of" certificate was awared in each category for 1st, 2d, and 3d place; in addition, certificates were awarded for best paintwork, tuning, components, total visual impression, and carbon. A "Best Of Show" certificate and a cash prize of 1,000 Swiss francs was awarded. The event was open to the public.

Below are some of highlights of the show. Mouse-over for captions.

early morning, setting up

each bike is photo-documented for the catalog

photographer, owner, and bike -- final instructions

the bike is photographed for the catalog

the bikes are placed in rows and numbered

the organizer, Stefan Schaefter

the bikes are ready

morning sun

the jury examines . . .

the participants relax

the newlyweds presented matching his- and hers-bikes

the jury at work

the jury at work

a juror gets a good close look

1976 Hetchins Keyhole

Hetchins Keyhole w copper plated lugs, gold plated Rohloff chain, 3d prize Paint; tied for 2d place Crowd Favorite

Click here for the full feature on the Hetchins.

inspecting a Masi Gran Criterium

from 12 o'clock, open to the public, with music and dancing

Everyone has a story to tell

free beer, but only for those who hung on to the end

Click here for the Editor's picks of the best and most interesting bikes of the show.

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