Historic Overview Eugène Christophe
Rider
| Overall Rank | 119 |
| Name | Eugène CHRISTOPHE |
| Country | France |
| Date of birth | 22-Jan-1885 - Paris (Paris) |
| Date of death | 01-Feb-1970 - Paris (Paris) |
Biography
Eugène Christophe (22 January 1885 – 1 February 1970) was a French road bicycle racer and pioneer of cyclo-cross. He was a professional from 1904 until 1926. In 1919 he became the first rider to wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France.
Eugène Christophe rode 11 Tours de France and finished eight. He never won but he became famous for having to weld together his bicycle while leading. It was one of a series of events that coloured his racing career.
source - Wikipedia
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