In 1954, Louison Bobet entered the Tour de France as the reigning champion, carrying with him not only the weight of his title but also… Read More »Louison Bobet leading the group of favourites on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1954)
Federico Bahamontes rode Tour de France for the very first time in 1954. Of course, the real race for him started in the Pyrenees. On… Read More »Federico Bahamontes on the Galibier (Tour de France 1954)
Although Tour de France visited neighbour contries already during the early years of its history frequently, the first international start (grand depart) of the race happened… Read More »Grand Depart in Amsterdam (Tour de France 1954)
Federico Bahamontes competed at Tour de France for the first time in 1954. He was picked for the race by Julián Berredero, the director of… Read More »Vintage cycling image of the day: Federico Bahamontes on Tourmalet (Tour de France 1954)
Amsterdam hosted the first Tour de France start abroad in 1954. List of Grand Départs outside of France 1954 Amsterdam (Netherland) 1958 Brussels (Belgium) 1965 … Read More »First Tour de France starts abroad
Federico Bahamontes rode Tour de France for the very first time in 1954. He was picked for the Tour 1954 by Julián Berredero, the director… Read More »Federico Bahamontes on the Galibier (Tour de France 1954)
This was the very first time the Grand Depart took place outside of France. The first stage between Amsterdam and Brasschaat was 216 km and… Read More »8 July 1954 Tour de France started in Amsterdam