Tour de France 1955
Stage 20
Bordeaux → Poitiers
Stage Result
Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France, held on July 27, 1955, covered 195.0 km from Bordeaux to Poitiers. Jean Forestier won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.1 km/h, which was 2.3 km/h faster than the edition average of 34.7 km/h.
Bordeaux → Poitiers
Stage 19 | Pau - Bordeaux
Stage Winner
Jean Forestier
Yellow Jersey
Louison Bobet
Avg Speed
37.1 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,392
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Louison Bobet
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France?
Jean Forestier won Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France?
Stage 20 covered 195.0 km from Bordeaux to Poitiers.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France?
Louison Bobet wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 20 of the 1955 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 20 in the 1955 Tour de France?
Stage 20 ran from Bordeaux to Poitiers, a distance of 195.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 20 in the 1955 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 20 was 37.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.