Pro Cycling Stats: Unveiling Shocking Facts and Figures

1. In 2022, Tadej Pogačar became the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904, at the age of 22.

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2. The average cyclist at the Tour de France burns around 6,071 calories per day, equivalent to about 21 Big Macs.

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3. Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cycling legend, holds the record for the most career victories, with an astonishing 525 wins.

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4. The highest recorded speed on a bicycle was achieved by Dutch cyclist Fred Rompelberg, who reached 167.044 mph (268.831 km/h) in 1995.

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5. Greg LeMond won the closest Tour de France in history in 1989, beating Laurent Fignon by just eight seconds after more than 2,000 miles of racing.

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6. The tallest rider to ever compete in the Tour de France was Johan van der Velde, standing at 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall.

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7. The longest stage in Tour de France history was in 1919, stretching a staggering 338 miles (545 kilometers) from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Bayonne.

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8. The fastest ever recorded time trial speed was achieved by Rohan Dennis during the 2015 Tour de France, averaging an incredible 34.5 mph over 8.7 miles.

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9. Jeannie Longo, a French cyclist, holds the record for the most French national titles, with an astonishing 59 victories.

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10. The slowest average speed in Tour de France history was recorded in 1919, when Eugène Christophe averaged only 25.6 km/h in the race.

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11. The longest uninterrupted solo breakaway in the Tour de France was achieved by Albert Bourlon in 1947, lasting for 253 miles (407 kilometers).

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12. The fastest stage in Tour de France history took place in 1999, with an average speed of 31.56 mph (50.74 km/h) over 139.9 miles.

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13. The most ever stage won in a single Tour de France was achieved by Eddy Merckx in 1970, who claimed an astonishing 8 stage victories.

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