IN FOCUS: TOUR DE FRANCE IN THE PYRENEES
Antonin Magne on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1931)
The Col d’Aubisque is a true veteran among the iconic ascents of the Pyrenees, steeped in cycling history… Read More »Antonin Magne on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1931)
Horquette d’Ancizan at Tour de France
Horquette d’Ancizan has a short history regarding its appearances at Tour de France. 2022 Thibaut Pinot (FRA) 2019… Read More »Horquette d’Ancizan at Tour de France
Col de Menté at Tour de France
Unfortunately, Col de Menté, a mountain pass in the central Pyrenees is well-known because of the tragic stories… Read More »Col de Menté at Tour de France
André Leducq and Antonin Magne crossing the finish line together (Tour de France 1938)
Before Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault on the top of Alpe d’Huez, there were André Leducq and Antonin… Read More »André Leducq and Antonin Magne crossing the finish line together (Tour de France 1938)
Faces from the Peloton: Theo Middelkamp (1914-2005)
You would never guess in what kind of stage the first Dutch Tour de France stage winner, Theo… Read More »Faces from the Peloton: Theo Middelkamp (1914-2005)
Four scandalous Tour de France editions
In its more than 120-year-long history Tour de France, the most famous road cycling race of the world… Read More »Four scandalous Tour de France editions
