I have a red 2cv special at the moment.

First attracted to 2cvs when I was 15 which was 32 years ago. I was taken to a cycle race in Holland in a citroen dyane when I was 15 and I saw 2cvs out there.

Naturally this shape attracted me, the curvature, I found it rather like a woman’s breasts.

Ever since then I’ve been attracted to a 2cv. Cycling has been my main sport since 13. I’m the Vice President of the Festival road club which is the most prominent cycle club in the south east of London.

August 2002