1934 Tour de France

French cyclist René Vietto sitting on rocks at the roadside, crying after had to sacrifice his chance for teamleader Antonin Magne during Tour de France 1934

René Vietto’s sacrifice ( Tour de France 1934)

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February 4, 2025

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)

French cyclist Antonin Magne preparing for the first individual time trial at the Tour de France in 1934

The first individual time trial at Tour de France (1934)

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December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

It is widely known that many of the most iconic road cycling races were originally conceived as marketing tools, with sports newspapers boosting their sales… Read More »The first individual time trial at Tour de France (1934)