Have you been watching the Tour de France? The pièce de résistance of the cycling calendar reaches its final stage on 26th July and as we prepare to wave our caps and cheer ‘Allez! Allez! Allez!’ as they cross the Champs-Elysées finish line we thought it only right to dedicate this week’s Vintage Wednesday to TDFs of the past.
The winner of the first ever Tour de France in 1903 was the impressively mustachioed Maurice Garin.
Having a much-needed pit stop, Robert Jacquinot stops off for at a café for some soup and red wine during the 1922 Tour.
Ottavio Bottecchia climbing up the Col d’Aubisque in the Pyrenees. He went on to win this 1925 Tour.
1928, Giusto Cerutti walks with a broken wheel. Rules stated that they were not permitted to accept help.
Less than ideal conditions for the 1st stage of the 1936 Tour de France.
Some assistance in motion in the 1949 Tour for Gino Sciardis.
Being a roadside spectator is a perfect opportunity to top up your tan.
Gerben Karstens puts his feet up during the sixth stage of the 1967 Tour de France.
Eddy Merckx wins the Tour de France for the fifth time in 1974 with an eight-minute lead.
In 1975, the peloton has some equestrian accompaniment.
1979 King of the Mountains Giovanni Battaglin wearing the iconic spotty KOM jersey.
A rare bit of chill out time on the 1982 Tour.
Greg LeMond exhibiting some amazingly 90’s flashes of neon.
Some roadside encouragement is always welcome.
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