After the introduction of the Pyrenees to the race in 1910, the next big challenge of Tour de France was how to include the “giants… Read More »10 July 1911 The first mountain stage in the Alps at Tour de France
Between 1905 and 1912 points decided who is the best rider of the peloton. The first cyclist to cross the finish line received 1 point.… Read More »Points system in general classification at the Tour de France (1905-1912)
Paul Duboc was one of the favourite of the Tour de France in 1911. Here youcan see him at one of the official checkpoints of… Read More »Vintage cycling image of the day: checkpoint at Tour de France 1911
The cyclist, who is mostly remembered by being poisoned at the Tour de France in 1911. Paul Duboc (1884-1941) competed as a professional rider between… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
“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?