5 little facts about Tour de France 1920
Tour de France 1920 winner Philippe Thys became the first cyclist to win the race three times (his previous victories were dated back before First… Read More »5 little facts about Tour de France 1920
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When Octave Lapize called the Tour de France organizers “murderers”
In 1910, Henri Desgrange, the Tour’s founder and director, decided to introduce mountain stages into the race to make it even more challenging. The Pyrenean… Read More »When Octave Lapize called the Tour de France organizers “murderers”
Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Bernard Hinault’s victory at the 1980 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, held on 20 April, is one of the most iconic moments in road cycling history. The race was… Read More »Bernard Hinault’s iconic Liège Bastogne-Liège victory (1980)
Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Luis Ocaña’s solo victory at Orcières-Merlette during the 1971 Tour de France remains one of the most astonishing displays of dominance in cycling history. It… Read More »Luis Ocaña’s epic win at Orcières-Merlette
Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Italian cyclist Franco Bitossi, nicknamed “Crazy Heart” (“Cuore Matto”) due to a cardiac arrhythmia that often forced him to stop mid-race, was one of the… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Franco Bitossi, the “Crazy Heart”
Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
The cyclist, who is mostly remembered by being poisoned at the Tour de France in 1911. A professional cyclist from 1907 to 1927, Paul Duboc… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Paul Duboc (1884-1941)
Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
The history of the Tour de France is far from a fairy tale. Even the lives of its greatest and most luminous stars are often… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Roger Rivière (1936-1976)
Most Tour de France stage victories
Since the 5th stage of Tour de France 2024, Mark Cavendish is the sole record holder with 35 victories. For several years he shared his… Read More »Most Tour de France stage victories
Jean Alavoine climbing Col d’Aspin (Tour de France 1922)
Jean Alavoine (1888–1943) had an exceptional Tour de France in 1922, showcasing his talent and resilience. He claimed victory in three stages, including two in… Read More »Jean Alavoine climbing Col d’Aspin (Tour de France 1922)
Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine
Until the 3rd July 2024, when Mark Cavendish claimed his 35th Tour de France stage victory, French cyclist Jean Alavoine was holding a unique record… Read More »Faces from the peloton: Jean Alavoine