Tour de France 1949
Stage 1
Paris → Reims
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France, held on June 30, 1949, covered 182.0 km from Paris to Reims. Marcel Dussault won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The riders faced 1,983 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.8 km/h.
Paris → Reims
Stage 1 | Paris - Reims
Stage Winner
Marcel Dussault
Yellow Jersey
Marcel Dussault
Avg Speed
34.8 km/h
Elevation
1,983 m
Difficulty
69
Startlist Quality
1,445
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Marcel Dussault
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
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Norbert Callens
Boulogne-sur-Mer → Rouen
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Lucien Teisseire
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France?
Marcel Dussault won Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 182.0 km from Paris to Reims. The total elevation gain was 1,983 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France?
Marcel Dussault wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1949 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1949 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Paris to Reims, a distance of 182.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1949 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 34.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.