Tour de France 1936
Stage 1
Paris → Lille
Stage Result
Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France, held on July 7, 1936, covered 258.0 km from Paris to Lille. Paul Egli won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 36.3 km/h, which was 3.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 32.6 km/h. This was the 3rd longest stage of the edition at 258.0 km.
Paris → Lille
Stage 1 | Paris - Lille
Stage Winner
Paul Egli
Yellow Jersey
Paul Egli
Avg Speed
36.3 km/h
Startlist Quality
765
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Paul Egli
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France?
Paul Egli won Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 258.0 km from Paris to Lille.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France?
Paul Egli wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1936 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1936 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Paris to Lille, a distance of 258.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1936 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 36.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.