Monet Goyon; like taming the rodeo machine

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You may remember "Tjitte's new Love affair". The ultra primitive Monet Goyon cycle car project we posted back in 2006.  Our friend Tjitte started the project but left for a better world far too early. His son Daniel de Jong and old time friend Gerrit Jansen decided to finish the project and finally this spring the car was licensed. But licensed for what? The car is so crude and primitive and the ride so harsh that it is barely apt for driving more than a mile in one go. Daniel and Gerrit however signed up for the Elfstedentocht, a 200 km tour. And... the Monet Goyon  made it! Made it from the trailer to the camping. Made it back from the campground to the start. Made it through the starting tent. Nearly 23 km all-in-all. Yet... after that nearly all double tightened and locktited bolts had gone... and both drivers were so exhausted that further driving was not advisable. It is hard to imagine but to get an idea what driving and keeping the Monet Goyon on the road feels like, try to drive the disco bull for 10-15 minutes without a break. Still plans are made to make a new attempt in next years' Elfstedentocht. (photos Gerard Lansink)

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