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
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2 July 1963 Jacques Anquetil won the stage in the Pyrenees (Tour de France)
This was Anquetil first ever mountain stage victory at the Tour de France, although he has already won the race three times.
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29 June 1913 The 11th Tour de France started
The race was 5,287 km long divided into 15 stages. It was held between 29 June and 27 July 1913. The Belgian Philippe Thys triumphed… Read More »29 June 1913 The 11th Tour de France started
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: René Pottier
René Pottier was probably the finest climber of the early years of Tour de France. He was born in 1879 in Moret-sur-Loing, Seine-et-Marne. In 1903… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: René Pottier
4 June 1965 Cima Coppi Was Introduced
Every year the highest peak of the Giro d’Italia is called “Cima Coppi”, in honour of the great cyclist Fausto Coppi (1919-1960). In the inauguration… Read More »4 June 1965 Cima Coppi Was Introduced
Iconic Places: Arenberg
Almost 100 km far from the finish line of Paris-Roubaix, the 2,5 km long five-star cobbled sector can easily determinate the outcome of the race. Read More »Iconic Places: Arenberg
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