
Dare To Dream: Festka Spectre TdF Edition
Just as the 2018 Tour de France hits the mountains, Festka has released a maillot jaune-flavoured interpretation of their carbon Spectre model, to symbolize and celebrate the 105th La Grand Boucle.
Just as the 2018 Tour de France hits the mountains, Festka has released a maillot jaune-flavoured interpretation of their carbon Spectre model, to symbolize and celebrate the 105th La Grand Boucle.
A short while ago Festka had one of their team, Dany, here in Australia for some of their Festka Society work, running rides and shop sessions with local dealers, customers and fans. Unfortunately Dany and myself were unable to synchronise diaries such that we could meet to chat about Festka face-to-face. Instead we resolved that I would…
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