I really wish there was somewhere a coloured picture of three cyclists wearing yellow jersey at the same time. A unique situation that would deserve… Read More »Three riders in yellow jersey in the peloton at once
The 31st Tour de France (held between 30th June and 25th July 1937) was the first race for the new director Jacques Goddet. Since the… Read More »25 July 1937 Roger Lapébie wins the Tour de France
The hour record, riding the longest distance as possible during exactly 60 minutes was a populare challenge since the birt of the bicycle. Actually there… Read More »Duel between Marcel Berthet and Oscar Egg for the hour record
The founding father of the Tour de France, Henri Desgrange (1865-1940) was a cyclist in his younger days. He set twelve world track cycling records,… Read More »Henri Desgrange, the cyclist
“C’EST UN DOMESTIQUE” He is just a servant. This was Henri Desgrange’s opinion about Maurice Brocco, who offered his services to help other riders at the Tour de France in 1911.Read More »Where the cycling term “domestique” came from?