Title: L'Itinéraire du Tour de France - Le Miroir des Sports. Cycling route map 1961 Description: L'Itinéraire des Tours de France 1961 - But et Club - Le Miroir des Sports'. The 1961 Tour de France covered 4,397 km over 21 stages, marking the second of Jacques Anquetil’s five overall victories, and his first since 1957. The race began in Rouen, Anquetil’s hometown, and featured several challenging mountain stages in the Pyrenees and Alps, with the Col du Tourmalet and Col d’Izoard among the key climbs. Anquetil dominated the time trials, which played a crucial role in his overall win. Italian Guido Carlesi finished in second place, while Luxembourg rider Charly Gaul claimed third. The points classification was won by Frenchman André Darrigade, while Imerio Massignan of Italy claimed the mountains classification. This edition of the Tour is remembered for Anquetil’s clinical precision, strong team support, and his emergence as a dominant force in cycling. The route of the Tour de l'Avenir is also highlighted on the map. . Imprimerie Crete Paris, Corbeil-Essonnes. Anonymous artist. Published 1961. 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: 1961, Anonymous, But et Club - Le Miroir des Sports, Cycling maps, France, France | Gaul, Map, Other cartographers
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