1912 Tour de France

1912 Tour de France
Map of France with the route of the 1912 Tour de France on it, showing that the race started in Paris, went clockwise through France and ended in Paris after fifteen stages.
Route of the 1912 Tour de France followed clockwise, starting in Paris
Race details
Dates30 June – 28 July 1912
Stages15
Distance5,289 km (3,286 mi)
Winning time49 points
Results
  Winner  Odile Defraye (BEL) (Alcyon)
  Second  Eugène Christophe (FRA) (Armor)
  Third  Gustave Garrigou (FRA) (Alcyon)
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The 1912 Tour de France was the tenth running of the Tour de France. It consisted of 15 stages for a total of 5,289 kilometres (3,286 mi). The Tour took place from 30 June to 28 July.[1] The riders rode at an average speed of 27.763 km/h (17.251 mph). After 4 stage wins during the Tour of Belgium, the Alcyon team hired Odile Defraye to help Gustave Garrigou repeat his win of the 1911 Tour de France. However, as the race progressed, it was clear that Defraye was the stronger rider, and he was made team leader. Defraye won the 1912 Tour de France, while Garrigou came in third place.[2]

  1. ^ Augendre 2016, p. 108.
  2. ^ "The Tour - year 1912". Amaury Sport Organisation. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2011.