Tour de France 1956
Stage 3
Les Essarts → Les Essarts
Stage Result
Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France, held on July 7, 1956, covered 225.0 km from Les Essarts to Les Essarts. Charly Gaul won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.2 km/h, which was 3.7 km/h slower than the edition average of 37.9 km/h.
Les Essarts → Les Essarts
Stage 3 | Lille - Rouen
Stage Winner
Charly Gaul
Yellow Jersey
Gilbert Desmet
Avg Speed
34.2 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,378
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Gilbert Desmet
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Charly Gaul won Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Stage 3 covered 225.0 km from Les Essarts to Les Essarts.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Gilbert Desmet wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 3 of the 1956 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1956 Tour de France?
Stage 3 ran from Les Essarts to Les Essarts, a distance of 225.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1956 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 34.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.