1936 Tour de France
The 1936 Tour de France, the 30th edition of the race, featured a challenging course that spanned 21 stages and covered a total distance of approximately 4,442 kilometers (2,759 miles).
image from the 1936 Tour de FranceThe route started and ended in Paris, maintaining the traditional clockwise loop around France.
Belgian cyclist Sylvère Maes emerged as the overall winner, securing his first Tour victory. His final winning margin was more than 25 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor, Frenchman Antonin Magne.
This edition saw increased participation from international teams, reflecting the growing popularity and prestige of the Tour de France worldwide.
Trivia
- The 1936 race also took place against a backdrop of political tension in Europe, with the Spanish Civil War having begun just days before the start of the Tour.
Related Pages
- Information about each of the tours
- Tour de France home
- About the World of Sport in 1936
- About Sport in France
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