Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Firmin Lambot
The oldest Tour de France winner ever, Firmin Lambot was born in Florennes (Belgium) in 1886. Like many of his contemporaries, Lambot used his bicycle… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Firmin Lambot
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Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Marcel Buysse
The oldest of the famous Buysse bothers, Marcel Buysse was born on the 1st November 1889 in Wontergem. (Belgium) Marcel Buysse finished 4th the Tour… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Marcel Buysse
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Philippe Thys
The first 3-time winner of the Tour de France, Philippe Thys was born in Anderlecht on the 8th of October 1889. He won the first… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Philippe Thys
18 July 2018 Geraint Thomas takes the yellow jersey
The 108,5. km long 11th stage of Tour de France 2018 between Albertville and La Rosiére witnessed a big change at the top of the… Read More »18 July 2018 Geraint Thomas takes the yellow jersey
Tour de France 1983
The 70th Tour de France was held from 1st to 24th July 1983. It was won by Laurent Fignon (Reanult-Elf)Read More »Tour de France 1983
Tour de France 1984
The 71th Tour de France was held between 29th June and 22 July 1984. Read More »Tour de France 1984
Thriller at the finish line (Tour de France Retrospective: 2017 Stage 9)
Relive the infamous 9th stage of 2017 Tour de France! Read More »Thriller at the finish line (Tour de France Retrospective: 2017 Stage 9)
Winning at Alpe d’Huez in yellow jersey
Although since its introduction to the Tour de France in 1952, Alpe d’Huez witnessed several pivotal moments of the race, especially regarding the fate of… Read More »Winning at Alpe d’Huez in yellow jersey
10 July 1970 Eddy Merckx’s Victory on the Mont Ventoux
This was the 14th stage of the race, a 170 km long course between Gap and Mont Ventoux. Merckx won the race in yellow, he… Read More »10 July 1970 Eddy Merckx’s Victory on the Mont Ventoux
8 July 1954 Tour de France started in Amsterdam
This was the very first time the Grand Depart took place outside of France. The first stage between Amsterdam and Brasschaat was 216 km and… Read More »8 July 1954 Tour de France started in Amsterdam