Tour de France 1937
Stage 1
Paris → Lille
Stage Result
Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France, held on June 30, 1937, covered 263.0 km from Paris to Lille. Jean Majerus won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.8 km/h, which was 3.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 34.1 km/h. At 263.0 km, this was the longest stage of the 1937 edition.
Paris → Lille
Stage 1 | Paris - Lille
Stage Winner
Jean Majerus
Yellow Jersey
Jean Majerus
Avg Speed
37.8 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,268
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Jean Majerus
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Nearby Stages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France?
Jean Majerus won Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 263.0 km from Paris to Lille.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France?
Jean Majerus wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1937 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1937 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Paris to Lille, a distance of 263.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1937 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 37.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.