René Vietto

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)

by vintagecyclingstories
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)

Sylvére Maes winning the stage and taking over the lead during the 15th stage of Tour de France 1939

Sylvère Maes takes over the lead on Col d’Izoard (Tour de France 1939

by vintagecyclingstories
October 4, 2024

On the desert-like descent of the Col d’Izoard during the 15th stage of the 1939 Tour de France, Sylvère Maes dramatically turned the tide of… Read More »Sylvère Maes takes over the lead on Col d’Izoard (Tour de France 1939