Top 25 All Time Tours:
Our
studies of the Tour de France (TdF) have revealed the great stories and
secret treasures that make the TdF so special. As is human nature,
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#1 1989: Last Minute Excitement on the Champs Elysees NEW
#2 1969: Eddy's Overwhelming Arrival
#3 1964: Anquetil verses Poulidor, an Epic Battle
#3a Special 1924: The Tour of Suffering
#4 1948: Gino “the Pious,” an Inspirational Win
#5 1987: Drama on La Plagne
#6 2003: Lance's 5th, The Year of the Crash
#7 1975: Thevenet Exploits a Vulnerable Merckx
#8 1949: A Classic Coppi-Bartali Battle
#9 1978: The Cannibal Retires, the Badger Shines
#10 1910: Assassins...
#11 1968: Janssen's Final Push Upsets the Favorites
#12 1952: “Coppi's Dominating Return to Form
#13 1934: “Roi” Rene's Regal Sacrifice
#14 1956: Little Known Frenchman Wins TdF!
#15 1965 Gimondi's Surprise Victory
#16 1937 Tour Provides Great Racing Drama
#17 1971- Unbeatable Merckx Gets a Major Scare
#18 1913- Accidents Play a Critical Role in the Race
#19 1986- LeMond Wins After Hinault's Betrayal
#20 : 1994- Indurain Beat Back All Comers
#21 : 1909 - Invasion of the Foreigners
#22 : 1999 - Lance's Good Will Helped Save the Tour
#23 : 1930 - Innovation: National Teams
#24 : 1976 - Van Impe Trades Polka Dot for Yellow
#25 : 1996 - Is Miguel Ready for Six ?
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