Tour de France 1920
Stage 1
Paris → Le Havre
Stage Result
Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France, held on June 27, 1920, covered 388.0 km from Paris to Le Havre. Louis Mottiat won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 26.1 km/h, which was 2.0 km/h faster than the edition average of 24.2 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race.
Paris → Le Havre
Stage 1 | Paris - Le Havre
Stage Winner
Louis Mottiat
Yellow Jersey
Louis Mottiat
Avg Speed
26.1 km/h
Startlist Quality
994
Nearby Stages
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Brest → Les Sables
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France?
Louis Mottiat won Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 388.0 km from Paris to Le Havre.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France?
Louis Mottiat wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1920 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1920 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Paris to Le Havre, a distance of 388.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1920 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 26.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.