36. Le Tour de France

Jack P Taylor's Political and Historical Curiosities

English - June 25, 2017 12:37 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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Le Tour de France started in 1903 and since then it's history has become dominated by war, politics, drugs, and most importantly amazing feats of physical prowess.

I'll cover the first 110 years of its history and I hope you enjoy.

If you curious how the French Cycling Federation's name is actually said in French: Union Velocipedique France