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The Art of the Casquette: How to Wear a Vintage Cycling Cap

The cycling cap, or casquette, is the most versatile accessory in a rider’s wardrobe. It’s a piece of cloth steeped in tradition, famously perched on the heads of legends like Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Laurent Fignon long before the days of mandatory helmets. But wearing a vintage cap like the 1978 Renault edition isn’t just about putting it on—it’s about the attitude. Here is the PullingTurns guide to mastering the look.

1. The "Peak Up" (The Classic Look)

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Through the Blizzard: Bernard Hinault’s Legendary Triumph at the 1980 Liège–Bastogne–Liège

When cycling fans talk about the most heroic performances ever witnessed on two wheels, the 1980 edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège — known as La Doyenne ("the oldest") — always comes up. It was more than just a race; it was a battle against the elements, a brutal epic that turned into the stuff of legend thanks to one man: Bernard Hinault. On April 20, 1980, the Ardennes were battered by an unrelenting snowstorm. Out of the 174 riders who started, only 21...