Title: L'Itinéraire du Tour de France - Miroir-Sprint. Cycling route map 1956 old Description: Miroir-Sprint - Tour de France 1956'. The 1956 Tour de France covered 4,498 km over 22 stages and featured significant drama and unexpected results. The winner of the three previous editions, Louison Bobet, was absent due to surgery. No former winners contested the race; in an open contest little fancied Roger Walkowiak, from a French regional team, claimed an unlikely victory, becoming only the second rider ever to triumph without winning a stage. Walkowiak's strategic riding and ability to excel in breakaways secured his place in history despite initial criticism of his win. Belgian Gilbert Bauvin finished second, with Dutchman Jan Adriaensens third. Stan Ockers of Belgium won the points classification, while Luxembourg's Charly Gaul dominated the mountains classification. This edition is remembered for Walkowiak's underdog triumph and Gaul's climbing prowess. . Imp. Georges Lang. Published 1956. Vintage cycling road race map. Size 64 x 50 cm | 25.0 x 19.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1956, Anonymous, Cycling maps, France, France | Gaul, Map, Miroir-Sprint, Other cartographers
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