The longest successful Tour de France breakaway
Albert Bourlon managed the longest sucessful solo breakaway in the history of Tour de France in 1947. It happened on the 253 km long 14th… Read More »The longest successful Tour de France breakaway
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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 times. Now it’s time to learn a… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Victor Fontan (1892-1982)
Reminder: Tour de France 2025 on PelotonTales
Only a few days left until the Tour de France 2025 route presentation on 29 October 2024. While we’re waiting for the program of next… Read More »Reminder: Tour de France 2025 on PelotonTales
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 the weight of his title but also… Read More »Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
Miguel Angel Lopez conquers Col de la Loze (Tour de France retrospective -TDF 2020)
Col de la Loze was introduced to Tour de France in the 17th stage in 2020. The day delivered a Pog&Rog Show, a Lopez solo… Read More »Miguel Angel Lopez conquers Col de la Loze (Tour de France retrospective -TDF 2020)
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 and tradition. This legendary climb has been… 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 saw increased sales by covering these events.… Read More »The first individual time trial at Tour de France
The start of Tour de France 1932
Although Tour de France started outside Paris for the first time in 1926, race organizers used the good old concept to start the event in… Read More »The start of Tour de France 1932
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 used to climb in the Alps. It… Read More »Fédérico Ezquerra on the Galibier (Tour de France 1936)
Louison Bobet on Mont Ventoux (Tour de France 1955)
Mont Ventoux was introduced to Tour de France in 1951 (one year earlier than Alpe d’Huez and Puy de Dôme). At the first three occasions… Read More »Louison Bobet on Mont Ventoux (Tour de France 1955)
What is in your bag? (Felice Gimondi and Eddy Merckx 1967)
Felice Gimondi’s cycling career is remembered for his remarkable ability to compete at the highest level during the same era as the legendary Eddy Merckx,… Read More »What is in your bag? (Felice Gimondi and Eddy Merckx 1967)