Smoking cyclists (Tour de France 1927)
The smoking cyclists of Tour de France 1927 is one of the most famous vintage cycling images from the heydays of road cycling races. It’s… Read More »Smoking cyclists (Tour de France 1927)
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Vintage Tour de France stories
The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
The world of road cycling often celebrates the second-place riders as much, if not more, than the winners. Few embody this sentiment better than the… Read More »The battle on Puy de Dôme: Raymond Poulidor’s closest chance at Tour de France glory
Tour de France’s first visit in the Alps (1911)
The history of the Tour de France is filled with monumental stages and dramatic moments that have shaped the race into the iconic event it… Read More »Tour de France’s first visit in the Alps (1911)
René Vietto’s sacrifice ( Tour de France 1934)
In 1934, Tour de France produced one of the most legendary and emotional moments in cycling history when young French rider René Vietto made a… Read More »René Vietto’s sacrifice ( Tour de France 1934)
Eugène Christophe, the unluckiest cyclist ever
In the world of professional cycling, few names are as synonymous with misfortune as Eugène Christophe. His legacy is defined not by victories but by… Read More »Eugène Christophe, the unluckiest cyclist ever
Vicente Trueba climbing Galibier (Tour de France 1933)
Spanish climber Vicente Trueba was the first King of the Mountains of Tour de France. The special competition was introduced to the race in 1933.… Read More »Vicente Trueba climbing Galibier (Tour de France 1933)
The cyclist who won Tour de France but gambled away the entire prize money
Louis Trousselier (1881-1939), the charismatic winner of the 3rd Tour de France in 1905, had a life story as colorful as his cycling career. Known… Read More »The cyclist who won Tour de France but gambled away the entire prize money
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”
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)
Fédérico Ezquerra on the Galibier (Tour de France 1936)
Col du Galibier is one of the most iconic and historic climbs in the Tour de France, having been part of the race since the… Read More »Fédérico Ezquerra on the Galibier (Tour de France 1936)