5 facts about Tour de France 1903
The first Tour de France started at 3 pm on the 1st of July in 1903 from the Café au Reveil Matin (Paris).
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Tour de France History
Stories from the history of the most famous cycling race of the world. Learn more about the history of Tour de France. Peloton&Tales Tour de France history category.
When Tour de France went abroad before 1914
Defining historical events of the 20th century often left their marks on road cycling history. Just think about, for istance, the impact of World War… Read More »When Tour de France went abroad before 1914
Four scandalous Tour de France editions
In its more than 120-year-long history Tour de France, the most famous road cycling race of the world witnessed good time and bad time either.… Read More »Four scandalous Tour de France editions
The years of La Sportive consortium (1919- 1921)
Although Henri Desgrange was always keen to preserve Tour de France as a competition for individuals1, cyclists who were sponsored by the same bicycle manufacture… Read More »The years of La Sportive consortium (1919- 1921)
Winning the Tour de France without wearing the yellow jersey
Since the introduction of the yellow jersey in 1919, there were only two cyclists to win the race with taking the first place in the… Read More »Winning the Tour de France without wearing the yellow jersey
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Sylvère Maes
Two-time Tour de France winner Slyvère Maes was born on the 27th August 1909 in Zevekote, Belgium.Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Sylvère Maes
Tour de France 1937
The 31st Tour de France was held between 30 June and 25 July in 1937. The route was 4415 km long, divided into 20 stages (many of them had a and b parts).Read More »Tour de France 1937
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
Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Roger Lapébie
Roger Lapebie was born on the 16th of January 1911 in Bayonne (France). He made his Tour de France debut with a stage win (Stage… Read More »Mini Cycling Who’s Who: Roger Lapébie