16 July 1985 Pedro Delgado wins on Luz Ardiden
The 17th stage of Tour de France in 1985 between Toulouse and Luz Ardiden was 209,5 km long and included also Aspin and Tourmalet. This… Read More »16 July 1985 Pedro Delgado wins on Luz Ardiden
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15 July 1951 Hugo Koblet’s epic solo ride at Tour de France
The 11 stage of Tour de France 1951 was a 177 km long transitional stage between the Alps and the Pyrenees. Hugo Koblet, 6th in… Read More »15 July 1951 Hugo Koblet’s epic solo ride at Tour de France
15 July 1909 Francois Faber wins his5th consecutive stage
There are few records from the early days of Tour de France still standing. One of them is the five consecutive stage victories during the… Read More »15 July 1909 Francois Faber wins his5th consecutive stage
12-13 July 1971 José Manuel Fuente’s back to back stage victories in the Pyrenees
Although José Manuel Fuente considered one of the greatest climbers of all time, it might be a vit surprising, that he won only two stages… Read More »12-13 July 1971 José Manuel Fuente’s back to back stage victories in the Pyrenees
12 July 1971 – Luis Ocana’s crash on Col de Menté
Luis Ocaña was considered one of the favourites of Tour de France 1971. after his stellar performance on Orciere-Merlette in the 11. stage he became… Read More »12 July 1971 – Luis Ocana’s crash on Col de Menté
11th July 1947 – Albert Bourlon’s 253 km long solo breakaway
Alber Bourlon escaped from the peloton right after the start of the 14th stage at the Tour de France in 1947. He managed to reach… Read More »11th July 1947 – Albert Bourlon’s 253 km long solo breakaway
10 July 1976 Lucien Van Impe takes the yellow jersey at Tour de France
Lucien Van Impe was second in the general classification with 2 ‘ 41″ behind Raymond Delisle before the 14th stage of Tour de France 1976. … Read More »10 July 1976 Lucien Van Impe takes the yellow jersey at Tour de France
9 July 1963 – Fernando Manzaneque’s stage victory in the Alps
Fernando Manzaneque’s victory in the 16th stage of Tour de France 1963 isn’t intirguing because of some relation to the overall competition, but because it… Read More »9 July 1963 – Fernando Manzaneque’s stage victory in the Alps
9 July 1959 – Puy Mary was introduced to Tour de France
Puy Mary (Pas de Peyrol) was first used at the Tour de France in 1959. The 14th stage between Aurillac and Clermont -Ferrand was held… Read More »9 July 1959 – Puy Mary was introduced to Tour de France
8 July 1971 Luis Ocana won in Orcieres-Merlette
Orcieres-Merlette (or Orcieres Merlette 1850), the ski resort in the Alpes was introduced to Tour de France during this edition. Not only the 11th stage… Read More »8 July 1971 Luis Ocana won in Orcieres-Merlette