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Spanish cyclist Fernando Manzaneque ridong among snowwalls during Tour de France 1963

9 July 1963 – Fernando Manzaneque’s stage victory in the Alps

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9 July 2024

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

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9 July 20249 July 2024

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