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Swiss cyclist Hugo Koblet during his epic solo ride in stage 11 at Tour de France 1951

15 July 1951 Hugo Koblet’s epic solo ride at Tour de France

by PelotonTales
15 July 202420 August 2024

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

Luxembourgian cyclist Francois Faber, winner of Tour de France 1909

15 July 1909 Francois Faber wins his5th consecutive stage

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15 July 202414 September 2024

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