A cyclist running while carrying his bike on his shoulder. Surely, you’ve seen this vintage cycling image several times. Now it’s time to learn a… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Victor Fontan (1892-1982)
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)
The Col d’Aubisque is a true veteran among the iconic ascents of the Pyrenees, steeped in cycling history and tradition. This legendary climb has been… Read More »Antonin Magne on the Aubisque (Tour de France 1931)
On the 12th stage of Tour de France 1951 Wim van Est escaped with a small group, won the stage and took the lead in… Read More »17 July 1951 Wim van Est’s crash on the Aubisque
The 17th stage of Tour de France in 1985 between Toulouse and Luz Ardiden was 209,5 km long and included also Aspin and Tourmalet. This… Read More »16 July 1985 Pedro Delgado wins on Luz Ardiden
Although José Manuel Fuente considered one of the greatest climbers of all time, it might be a vit surprising, that he won only two stages… Read More »12-13 July 1971 José Manuel Fuente’s back to back stage victories in the Pyrenees
Luis Ocaña was considered one of the favourites of Tour de France 1971. after his stellar performance on Orciere-Merlette in the 11. stage he became… Read More »12 July 1971 – Luis Ocana’s crash on Col de Menté
Lucien Van Impe was second in the general classification with 2 ‘ 41″ behind Raymond Delisle before the 14th stage of Tour de France 1976. … Read More »10 July 1976 Lucien Van Impe takes the yellow jersey at Tour de France
Horquette d’Ancizan has a short history regarding its appearances at Tour de France. 2022 Thibaut Pinot (FRA) 2019 Simon Yates (GBR) 2016 Chris Froome (GBR)… Read More »Horquette d’Ancizan at Tour de France
Jean Alavoine (1888-1943) had a very good Tour de France in 1922. He won three stages, two of them in the Pyrenees and thanks to… Read More »Jean Alavoine on the Col d’Aspin (Tour de France 1922)