10 Iconic Photographs from the History of Le Tour de France – vol. 3
By Monica Buck
Do you miss the Tour de France as much as we do? It’s still a long way to go till this year’s edition kicks off in Düsseldorf, so we believe it’s the ideal time to step back and enjoy some pictures from the rich history of our beloved event. Which era do you like the most? Is it the 1930s? 50s? Or do you prefer the one we have in view today? Let us know in the comments!
Victor Lenears (1924)The frontrunners cool off during the 12th stage of the 1961 Tour de France at a fountain in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-BaumeProper sportsmanship (1948)Eddy Mercx conquering the Mount Ventoux (1969)Refreshments (1964)Nutrition is important (1936)Tour de France 1922Fireman cools the peloton down during the 1950 Tour de France.Short break in a bistro (1930)The Algerian Abdel-Kader Zaaf drank two bottles of wine during the 1950 Tour de France. He fell asleep under a tree. When he woke up he got on his bike again but proceeded to ride the wrong way on the course.
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Belgian Remco Evenepoel and veteran Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten have been named winners of the prestigious Vélo d’Or as the top road racers of 2022. The 40-year-old van Vleuten is the first female winner of the prize, which is awarded by France’s Vélo magazine…
One should never underestimate the winter months, especially when you want to get on your bike and do what you do in summer. Cycling in winter is just as hard as writing anything new on the topic. But so you won’t get bored, this time…
For the first in the whole 121-year history of the Tour de France, the race will conclude far away from Paris. Due to the Olympic Games being held in France’s capital, the most famous cycling event in the world will end with a time trial…