1926 Tour de France
The 1926 Tour de France, the 20th edition of the race, is the longest in the event's history. The course spanned 17 stages and covered a staggering 5,745 kilometers (3,570 miles). The race began and ended in Paris, maintaining the traditional loop around France.
Belgian cyclist Lucien Buysse emerged as the victor. Buysse's triumph was largely attributed to his exceptional performance in the mountainous stages, particularly during the infamous 326-kilometer stage from Bayonne to Luchon, which included several major climbs. This stage, often referred to as one of the most difficult in Tour history, saw Buysse take a decisive lead despite harsh weather conditions that caused many riders to abandon the race.
Buysse's final winning margin was substantial, finishing over an hour ahead of the second-place rider, fellow Belgian Maurice De Waele.
Trivia
- This was the longest Tour ever held, with 5,745 km covered by the riders.
Related Pages
- Information about each of the tours
- Tour de France home
- About the World of Sport in 1926
- About Sport in France
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