Tour de France visits Turin (Tour de France 1956)
Although the first ever Italian Grand Depart of Tour de France will take place in 2024, the race visited Italy for plenty of times, usually during mountain stages in the Alps. Turin is one of the most visited Italian cities by Tour de France. In 1956, peloton made a trip to the place in 17th stage, and the next day went back to France. Though the Alps, of course. Meanwhile, Tour de France history, (sort of) was made. Roger Walkowiak, the French rider, with no other success during his career, took the yellow jersey, and a few days later won the Tour de France. His triumph is often dubbed as “the less deserved victory” in… Read More »Tour de France visits Turin (Tour de France 1956)