The opening stage of Tour de France 1906 was relatively short according to the standards of the time, “only” 271 km. The day started in Paris (as it was usual until 1926) and the finished in Lille.
Emile Georget was the best rider on that day.
Tour de France will return to Lille also in 2025.
(Leadpicture: Emile Georget in the Alps, possibly during Tour de France 1911)