IN FOCUS: TOUR DE FRANCE IN THE PYRENEES
Faces from the peloton: Victor Fontan (1892-1982)
A cyclist running while carrying his bike on his shoulder. Surely, you’ve seen this vintage cycling image several… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Victor Fontan (1892-1982)
Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
In 1954, Louison Bobet entered the Tour de France as the reigning champion, carrying with him not only… Read More »Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
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)
The first individual time trial at Tour de France
It’s well known that many major road cycling races were originally created for marketing purposes, as sports newspapers… Read More »The first individual time trial at Tour de France
Fédérico Ezquerra on the Galibier (Tour de France 1936)
Col du Galibier is one of the oldest participats among the ascents the peloton of Tour de France… Read More »Fédérico Ezquerra on the Galibier (Tour de France 1936)
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)
