1 July 1903 The first Tour de France started
The first Tour de France was held between 1 and 18 July 1903, included only 6 stages. (However, the complete route was 2428 km long.)60… Read More »1 July 1903 The first Tour de France started
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Crash on the Tourmalet (Tour de France 1937)
Col du Tourmalet was included in the program of the 15th stage alongside with its good old companies: Col de Peyresourde, Col d’ Aubisque and… Read More »Crash on the Tourmalet (Tour de France 1937)
Amédée Fournier -Tour de France 1939
Amédée Fournier ‘s only participation in Tour de France was in 1939. He won two stages (1 and 5) and wore the yellow jersey for… Read More »Amédée Fournier -Tour de France 1939
Antonin Magne cheering for André Leducq (Tour de France 1932)
Antonin Magne (Tour de France winner 1931 and 1934) did not attend the Tour de France in 1932, but he visited the race. This was… Read More »Antonin Magne cheering for André Leducq (Tour de France 1932)
Cycling Who’s Who: Jacques Marinelli
Jacques Marinelli was born on the 15th December of 1925 in Blanc-Mesnil, France. He was a professional rider between 1948 and 1955. He rode the… Read More »Cycling Who’s Who: Jacques Marinelli