20 July 1986 Tour de France visits Col du Granon
The 190 km long stage between Gap and Serre Chevalier included Col du Vars, Col d’Izoard and it was the first time the race visited… Read More »20 July 1986 Tour de France visits Col du Granon
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19 July 1977 Lucien Van Impe ‘s crash on Alpe d’Huez
Thank you for being a devoted reader of PelotonTales. You are the reason why it’s worth spending so many hours to create new content and… Read More »19 July 1977 Lucien Van Impe ‘s crash on Alpe d’Huez
18 July 1949 – The epic breakaway of Coppi and Bartali
Thank you for being a devoted reader of PelotonTales. You are the reason why it’s worth spending so many hours to create new content and… Read More »18 July 1949 – The epic breakaway of Coppi and Bartali
17 July 1951 Wim van Est’s crash on the Aubisque
On the 12th stage of Tour de France 1951 Wim van Est escaped with a small group, won the stage and took the lead in… Read More »17 July 1951 Wim van Est’s crash on the Aubisque
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
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