The Tour de France is full of stories. Every day we highlight a historical moment that can be linked to the upcoming stage. Today stage 7: public favorite René Viette who had a toe amputation and lost the yellow in the longest time trial ever.
In 1934 a young rider steals the hearts of French cycling enthusiasts. Twenty -year -old Viootto flies through the mountains and wins four mountain rides in his first tour. His popularity increases further when he gives his wheel to leader Antonin Magne, whose wheel is damaged in the Pyrenees. The gesture yields Viootto infinitely respect.
Some columnists already expect that Viette could turn out to be the best climber that French cycling has ever known. In 1939 he carries the yellow jersey for the first time. He has it in his possession for a long time, but in the high mountains he is fired by the Belgian Sylvère Maes.
Due to the Second World War, the Tour is not held for years, but in 1947 the riders can get back to work. Viette still is a favorite of the French audience and grabs the yellow jersey in the second ride. After two days, he is in the lead for a long time, but in a time trial it goes completely wrong.
In the 139-kilometer time trial from Vannes to Saint-Braus, the longest race against the clock ever in the Tour, Viette gets a considerable slump on the Mûr-de-Bretagne. ‘Le Roi René’ loses almost fifteen minutes on the Belgian winner Raymond Impanis and loses the yellow jersey to the Italian Pierre Brambilla. Viootto eventually becomes fifth and his fellow countryman Jean Robic takes the overall victory.
It is remarkable that Viietto drives out of the Tour with nine toes. Due to an infection, he has a big toe amputation on a day of rest by a doctor. A day later the Frenchman ‘just’ gets on the bike again. Even more remarkable: Viette asks his helper Apo Lazarides to do the same as a gesture of loyalty. Lazarides obeys and walks with nine toes for the rest of his life. Viette would never win the Tour.
The Tour de France is full of stories. Every day we highlight a historical moment that can be linked to the upcoming stage. Today Stage 7: Crowd Favorite René Vietto Who had A Amputated and Lost the Yellow Jersey in the Longest Time Trial Ever.
In 1934, A Young Rider Steals The Hearts of French Cycling fans. The Twenty-Year-Old Viette Flies Through The Mountains and Wins Four Mountain Stages in His First Tour. HIS POPLEARITY FURTHER INCREASES When he gives his wheel to Leader Antonin Magne, Whose Wheel is Damaged, in The Pyrenees. The Gesture Earns Viette Endless Respect.
Some Columnists Already Expect That Viette Couldo Develop Into The Best Climber That French Cycling Has Ever Known. In 1939 He Wears the Yellow Jersey for the First Time. He has it in His Possession for a long time, but in the high mountains he is dropped by the Belgian Sylvère Maes.
Due to the Second World War, The Tour is not hero for many years, but in 1947 The Riders can get back to work. Viette is still a Favorite of the French Public and Seases the Yellow Jersey in the Second Stage. He is in the lead for a long time, Except for Two Days, but in a time trial things go completely wrong.
In the 139 kilometers Long Time Trial from Vannes to Saint-Braus, The Longest Race Against The Clock Ever In The Tour, Viette Suffers a Major Collapse on the Mûr-de-Bretagne. ‘Le Roi René’ Loses Almost Fifteen Minutes to the Belgian Winner Raymond Impanis and Loses the Yellow Jersey to the Italian Pierre Brambilla. ViETTTO ONE FINISHES FIFTH AND HIS COMPATRIOT JEAN ROBIC Takes the Overall Victory.
Remarkly, Viette Finishes The Tour with Nine Toes. Due to an Infection, he has a big amputated by a Doctor on a Rest Day. A day later, The Frenchman ‘Simply’ Gets Back on His Bike. Even more remarkable: Vietto Asks His Helper Apo Lazarides to Do the Same As A Gesture of Loyalty. Lazarides Obeys and Walks the rest of his life with nine toes. Viette would never win the tour.
